Nairobi, Kenya – In a historic collaboration aimed at safeguarding public health, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya and the National Drug Authority (NDA) of Uganda have successfully concluded “Operation African Star.” This initiative, spanning four days, saw joint enforcement teams from both countries working alongside international partners to combat the trade in […]

Nairobi, Kenya – 12/06/2024 – The Chief Executive Officer of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Dr. F. M. Siyoi, convened a meeting on Monday with the Operation African Star team to discuss collaborative strategies aimed at disrupting the illicit trade in health products, pharmaceutical preparations, medical devices, and equipment across Africa. Operation African Star, formed […]

Nairobi, Kenya – 10th June 2024 – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has intensified its crackdown on illegal pharmaceutical activities in the Rift Valley region, resulting in over 30 arrests and the seizure of 120 cartons of assorted pharmaceuticals. More than 100 unlicensed chemists have been shut down as part of the Board’s ongoing efforts […]

Nairobi, Kenya – The newly appointed National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL) Board of Management was officially inaugurated on 7th June 2024, marking a significant milestone in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety for health products. The ceremony, presided over by the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Public and Professional Standards, Ms. […]

Nairobi, Kenya – In a strategic move to safeguard public health, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) convened a stakeholder engagement forum today, focusing on tackling illicit trade in health products and technologies (HPTs) transmitted via courier and postal services. The event, graced by PPB Chief Executive Officer, Dr. F. M. Siyoi, underscored the imperative […]

Kajiado, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), the National Drug Regulatory Authority within the Ministry of Health, has exposed a network involved in the pilferage of government medical stores in Kajiado County. This operation, executed in collaboration with the National Police Service on May 13, targeted illegal entities dispensing medications without the necessary […]