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Medics raise fears over Duale Health Bill

Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) President Louis Machogu. [Photo: Courtesy]

Health practitioners have accused Parliament of sidelining them in management of the multi-billion shilling medicine supplies sector through amendments to the law.

They say the Health Laws Amendment Bill 2018 sponsored by Majority Leader Aden Duale, if passed, will dilute the role of pharmacists in ensuring best business practices in provision of medicine.

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