Nairobi, 1st October 2024 – The Strathmore Research and Consultancy Centre (SRCC) at Strathmore University engaged in a fruitful meeting with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on 1st October to explore collaborations focused on advancing the healthcare sector. Key areas of discussion included enhancing regulatory frameworks, fostering partnerships between industry and academia, […]

  Nairobi, Kenya – On 26th September 2024 a validation meeting confirmed the feasibility of establishing and implementing bioequivalence (BE) requirements in Kenya. Key stakeholders participated in the discussions, including representatives from the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS), […]

Nairobi, Kenya –  On 25th September 2024, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), in collaboration with the National Vaccines and Immunization Program (NVIP) and CIHEB-Kenya, disseminated findings from the 2023 COVID-19 Cohort Event Monitoring Study. The results reaffirm that COVID-19 vaccines are a critical tool in curbing the pandemic, with safety data showing the vaccines […]

Nairobi, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI), marked World Patient Safety Day on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Arboretum Grounds. The event, themed “Improving Diagnosis for Patient Safety,” gathered key stakeholders from the pharmaceutical sector for an interactive panel discussion, where they […]

Mombasa, Nairobi – The 5th African Union Smart Safety Surveillance (AU-3S) Steering Committee meeting concluded on September 13, reaffirming the commitment to enhance the safety of medical products across Africa. The two-day summit in Mombasa brought together Heads of African National Regulatory Agencies and key stakeholders to strengthen pharmacovigilance systems through collaboration, with a focus […]

    Mombasa, Kenya – The 5th African Union Smart Safety Surveillance (AU-3S) Steering Committee Meeting kicked off in Mombasa on 12th September 2024, bringing together key regulatory experts from across Africa and international health organizations. Running from September 12 to 13, the meeting aims to strengthen the safety of medical products across Africa. The […]

NAIROBI, KENYA – Today, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) welcomed the new USAID Health Director, Bradley Cronk, alongside key representatives from the US Embassy, including Dr. Desmond William, Health Attaché, and a delegate from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). The high-level visit focused on strengthening collaboration between the two entities. During […]

NAIROBI, KENYA – Today, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) convened a strategic partners’ meeting to review the findings of a feasibility study conducted by Penam, focusing on the introduction of mandatory bioequivalence (BE) requirements for locally manufactured products in Kenya. The study was supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The meeting convened […]