Unethical practice in pharmacies goes unabated as researchers call for heightened surveillance
When abused, the drug could aggravate panic attacks, anxiety, agitation and acute psychosis
Recent crackdown on illegal dispensing of prescription-only drugs yet to bear fruit
Researchers...
Seventy nine out of 169 medical products now recommended for marketing authorization
Long procedures to introduce new products on market still a concern
Every country told to strengthen border controls on medicines
East African countries are yet to guarantee...
Alcohol consumption is escalating in Africa due to aggressive marketing strategies particularly targeting young people, researchers say in a review which calls for urgent interventions on boozing in many parts of the continent.
Producers of alcohol often use inspirational messages...
Researchers say there is need to explore the market for the recommended first-line medicines for treating uncomplicated malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa — also known as Artemisinin Combination Therapy(ACT); which are mainly distributed by the private sector.
In a study published...
As sub-Saharan African countries grapple with the rising trend of diabetes, new estimates suggest that the cost associated with the disease could more than double and may reach up to US$59.3 billion per year by 2030.
This is, if type...
The collective bargaining agreement (CBA) signed with the Council of Governors (CoG) will see the lowest-paid doctor (intern) earn Ksh206, 989, including allowances, says BD’s report. In Tanzanian money, that’s around Sh 4, 462,830.
This follows news that doctors in...