Machakos, KENYA – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is currently conducting a three-day engagement with key stakeholders to discuss and refine the Guidelines on Good Pharmacy Practices in Kenya. These guidelines aim to improve and redefine the role of pharmacy practice, with a focus on enhancing patient care, particularly in the use of medication. They […]

NAIROBI, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board  plays a pivotal role in ensuring patients have access to high-quality, safe, and effective medical products and technologies. During the World Patient Safety Day walk at PPB today, Dr. Obadiah Naikuni, Director of Quality Control, speaking on behalf of Dr. F. M. Siyoi, the Chief Executive Officer […]

NAIROBI, Kenya – A delegation of digital health experts from  South Korea visited the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) today to explore collaborative opportunities between the two nations. Their mission focuses on enhancing the digitization of health systems, especially concerning the journey of medical products from manufacturers to consumers. The team, accompanied by health informatics […]

Mombasa, KENYA – This week, the Ministry of Health’s State Department of Public Health and Professional Standards, along with MDAs, organized a familiarization engagement with the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health. Dr. F. Siyoi, the CEO of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, attended the meeting chaired by Hon. Dr. Robert Pukose and hosted by […]

Mombasa, KENYA – Condoms have long played a pivotal role in safeguarding public health by preventing unintended pregnancies and curtailing the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Recognizing their critical function, condoms have been incorporated into the regulatory landscape as medical devices. During a recent panel discussion on condom regulation at the Maisha Conference, Dr. Paulyne Wairimu, […]

Nairobi, KENYA – A delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO), led by Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, WHO Country Representative, today visited Dr. F. M. Siyoi, CEO of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. The purpose was to discuss ways to enhance import and export processes, along with identifying areas for improvement. The visit also included recognition […]

Nairobi, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is currently hosting a three-day workshop aimed at enhancing the regulation of Medical Devices and In-Vitro Diagnostics. This initiative seeks to bolster the existing regulatory systems for these medical products. The primary objective of the workshop is to tap into the collective expertise of national regulatory authorities in […]