EXPLAINER: Why Kenya adopted single-pill regimen to fight hypertension

It combine two to three antihypertensive drugs into a single pill, designed to simplify treatment regimens.

by ELISHA SINGIRA

News24 September 2025 - 18:30

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A medic checking the blood pressure of a patient

Kenya adopted single-pill combinations to fight hypertension in the year 2023 with an aim to reduce treatment burden and improve medication adherence.

Insights from a recent qualitative study reveal key factors shaping the acceptability of these combinations.

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