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They poured liquid paraffin to peel off my skin easily

Christine Hannah Gitaka from Muranga is recovering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN)

Drugs bought over the counter, like painkillers and antibiotics can result in detrimental health side-effects.

For Christine Hannah Gitaka from Murang’a County, they resulted in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN) after the 39-year-old reacted to her prescription medicine.

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