Mombasa, Kenya – Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale on Wednesday, 18th June 2025, opened the 45th Annual Scientific Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK), calling on pharmacists to drive key reforms under the Taifa Care Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.

He outlined five priorities: boosting local manufacturing, achieving regulatory excellence, digitizing pharmaceutical systems, strengthening pharmacovigilance, and integrating pharmacy services into SHA’s benefits package.

Hon. Duale announced the posting of 500 intern pharmacists from 1st August, elevation of Health Products and Technologies to a directorate, and warned against counterfeit drugs. He praised Mombasa County for fully digitizing its health system and urged PSK to champion innovation, accountability, and digital integration.