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Cheap drug imports stifle local products

The pharmaceutical industry is facing stiff competition from cheap Chinese and Indian imports that now account for more than half of generic drugs used in the country.

This is according to a new report prepared by the East African Community (EAC) dubbed EAC Regional Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plan of Action 2017-2027.

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