In the town of Kalemie, Tanganyika, an alarming situation has been revealed regarding pharmacies. Indeed, during an official visit, the provincial health minister, Bob Morisho, found that most of the city’s pharmacies did not meet the required standards.
According to the minister, the infractions noted are numerous. Poorly maintained pharmaceutical pharmacies, where dust, pharmaceutical products and foodstuffs mix. A total confusion which endangers the health of patients.
Additionally, the way medications are stored is a concern. Some of them even touch the roof of the pharmacy, without a ceiling to ensure their conservation in adequate conditions. This laxity in managing medications can make them ineffective or even dangerous.
Minister Bob Morisho also expressed his dismay at the deplorable hygienic conditions in pharmacies. Rats, cockroaches and other pests circulate freely, creating an environment not conducive to the health and safety of patients.
Another serious infraction was noted during this visit. Indeed, the minister discovered that certain pharmacies continued to distribute expired medicines to the population, thus endangering the lives of patients.
Faced with this situation, the provincial minister of health is proposing a strong measure: that the pharmacist inspector call on the public prosecutor’s office to seal pharmacies that do not meet the required standards. An action that would protect consumers and put pressure on the owners of these establishments to comply.
This revelation highlights an important problem in the field of health in Kalemie. It is essential that pharmacies meet the standards required to ensure the safety and quality of medicines dispensed to the population. Strict regulations and regular checks must be put in place to ensure the health and well-being of the city’s residents. It is therefore time to act and remedy these violations to improve the pharmaceutical situation in Kalemie. Health partners and competent authorities must mobilize to guarantee adequate health standards and establish a rigorous control system to protect the population.