Pharmacy and Poisons Board Warns Against Poor Storage of Health Products

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has raised concerns over the improper storage and handling of Health Products and Technologies (HPTs), warning that such negligence is compromising patient safety. The Board has received multiple market complaints linking product degradation to failures in maintaining recommended temperature and humidity conditions. As the National Regulatory Authority responsible for…

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CSOs Seek Clarity on PBO Act Compliance at HENNET CEO Breakfast

Civil society organizations (CSOs) engaged in a high-level dialogue on regulatory compliance during the HENNET Kenya CEO Breakfast & Special General Meeting held at Radisson Blu Hotel. The event, attended by key sector leaders, provided a platform to address pressing concerns about the May 14, 2025, deadline for alignment with the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO)…

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St. George’s University Leads Cancer Prevention Efforts in Africa on World Cancer Day 2025

As cancer continues to claim millions of lives globally, Africa remains one of the hardest-hit regions, recording approximately 1.1 million new cancer cases and 700,000 deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). On this World Cancer Day, St. George’s University (SGU) is taking a proactive stance in empowering Africans with crucial cancer prevention…

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