This is the experience of many TB patients across Kenya. For months now, the country has been grappling with a shortage of TB drugs, and for some patients, the issue may have become a tired one. “We usually have the first-line TB drug meetings, which are usually held weekly, involving the National TB Program, Kemsa, CSOs and the Ministry of Health MoH. With the drug shortage, Dr Ditiu says the country could be on the brink of disaster. Meanwhile, experts say the TB drug shortage is bad news for a country like Kenya, which is already among 30 countries with a high TB prevalence, recording 150,000-160,000 cases annually.

Source: Daily Nation December 22, 2023 09:11 UTC