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 […]
PRESS RELEASE – BOARD SUSPENDS LICENSES OF FOUR PHARMACEUTICAL PRACTITIONERS FOR PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT
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 […]
VOLUNTARY RECALL OF S-PRAZO (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM DELAYED-RELEASE CAPSULE 40MG) BATCH NO SPZ-302
Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has acquired advanced Near Infrared (NIR) technology, the Pillscan, to strengthen its efforts in safeguarding drug quality. Provided by the Mission of Essential Medicines and Supplies, this new tool will be used for on-site screening of medical products at PPB regional offices and key entry […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a significant step towards enhancing drug safety in the region, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) hosted a two-week knowledge-sharing visit from the Southern Region Pharmacovigilance Centre of Malawi, Kamuzu University of Health Science, from 15th to 26th July 2024. As the Regional Centre of Regulatory Excellence for Pharmacovigilance in Africa, […]
PUBLIC ALERT ON FALSIFIED OZEMPIC (SEMAGLUTIDE) PENS
PPB NEWSLETTER ISSUE NO. 27
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 […]