Nairobi, March 24, 2025 – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) convened a two-day workshop with county pharmacists to strengthen the regulation of health products and technologies across Kenya. The forum aims to build collaboration and formalize a framework for joint action through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Opening the workshop on behalf of CEO […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A team from the World Bank paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), Dr. F. M. Siyoi on 26th March 2025 to review the progress of the Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Program (HEPPR). The HEPPR program, implemented through the World Bank’s […]
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𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢, 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 – Dr. Mai Hijazi, Director of the Office of Health Systems at USAID’s Bureau for Global Health, visited the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on December 11, 2024, meeting with CEO Dr. F.M. Siyoi to discuss critical public health issues and the role of regulation in safeguarding Kenyans’ health. During the meeting, Dr. […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), in collaboration with Missions for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS), has commenced the implementation of advanced Near Infrared Technology (NIR) known as Pillscan. Acquired from Global Health Labs USA with support from the Global Fund, this cutting-edge technology is set to enhance PPB’s quality control systems […]
Nairobi, KENYA – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board CEO, Dr. F.M. Siyoi, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, hosted Ms. Jaclyn Stahl, an International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (ICHIP) Attorney from the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The visit aimed to strengthen collaboration on pharmaceutical regulatory issues and address shared […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a continued commitment to stakeholder engagement and promoting safe pharmaceutical practices, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) today held a strategic meeting with Nairobi County Commissioner Mr. David Wanyonyi on 25th November 2024. The session aimed to strengthen collaboration on enforcement and surveillance of illegal pharmaceutical activities, particularly in informal settlements. […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A delegation from the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and Cosmetics Europe (CE) visited Kenya’s Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on November 13, 2024. Representing the cosmetics and personal care industries in the U.S. and Europe, the visit aimed to discuss potential collaboration with Kenyan authorities to strengthen the regulatory framework […]