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New push to stop use of animal drugs on people

The misuse of xylazine was a "grave threat" in Mombasa's Majengo, Old Town, and Kisauni areas. [iStockphoto]

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has partnered with government agencies to fight the use of animal drugs on human beings.

It emerged that there is an increase in unlicensed manufacture and sale of animal feeds and drugs in the country.

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