The Government has intensified crackdown on electronic cigarettes (vapes) and Shisha products, amid growing concerns that their increasing use is contributing to the rising burden of respiratory diseases in the country. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary (PS), Mary Muthoni, said the Ministry of Health is strengthening enforcement against the illegal importation, sale and…
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