Nairobi, Kenya – The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) and the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) convened at KEBS’ offices to strengthen the Cosmetic Regulation Framework. The purpose of this meeting was to thoroughly review the existing framework, considering recent adjustments to the East African Community (EAC) standards for cosmetics. Leading the team was Dr. […]
Kisumu, Kenya – The Cabinet has granted approval for the Kenya Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at strengthening local health systems and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In collaboration with the World Bank, this transformative project comprises several key components: I. Establishing in-country capacity for ‘fill-and-finish’ production of human […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Today, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) hosted a delegation from the Republic of Burundi, led by Ambassador Evelyne Habonimana. Their visit aimed to gain insights into PPB’s regulatory functions and explore opportunities for bilateral collaboration, enhancing diplomatic ties between the two nations. The discussions centered on PPB’s regulatory framework, focusing on […]
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Garissa, 18 June, 2021- At least 23 people have been arrested and arraigned in court and charged with various offenses for illegally operating pharmaceutical outlets in a crackdown targeting North-eastern counties of Garissa, Tana River, Lamu and parts of Kitui among others. The crackdown which was conducted by Pharmacy and Poisons Board inspectors in conjunction […]
DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE HERE Over 68 illegal pharmacy traders have been arrested and prosecuted, in western region for illegally handling pharmaceuticals. The operation led by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board Deputy Director of Inspectorate, Dr. Dominic Kariuki seized 133 cartons of assorted medicines and closed down over 114 pharmaceutical outlets. These include some government supplied medicines […]
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is the national medicines regulatory authority whose mandate is to protect the health of the public by regulating the profession of pharmacy and ensuring quality, safety and efficacy of medical products and health technologies. In light of the above, PPB drug inspectors are conducting an intensive surveillance and enforcement operation […]
Nairobi, 16th April 2021- The Pharmacy and Poisons Board is the national medicines regulatory authority whose mandate is to protect the health of the public by regulating the profession of pharmacy and ensuring quality, safety and efficacy of medical products and health technologies. On April 14, 2021 the PPB drug inspectors jointly with the Judiciary, […]