On September 17th, KAPI reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to patient safety, focusing on the critical theme “Safe care for every newborn and child” for World Patient Safety Day 2025. Recognizing the unique vulnerabilities of pediatric and neonatal patients, KAPI launched a comprehensive initiative to raise awareness, educate, and drive meaningful change in healthcare safety. The […]
Executive Summary Serialization and track and trace are critical components in the pharmaceutical industry, designed to enhance the safety and integrity of the supply chain. Serialization refers to the process of assigning a unique identifier, typically a serial number, to each saleable unit of a product. This identifier allows for the precise tracking of individual
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In the ever-evolving landscape of global health, regulatory authorities are increasingly recognizing the transformative potential of “regulatory reliance” – the act whereby the regulatory authority in one jurisdiction takes into account and gives significant weight to assessments performed by another regulatory authority or trusted institution, or to any other authoritative information, in reaching its own
Executive Summary Introduction and Purpose The Regulatory Reliance Workshop held on March 20, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together experts from the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices sectors to discuss Regulatory Reliance, its implementation, benefits, and challenges in Kenya. Among the participants included members of KAPI, MEDAK, representatives from the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya, Federation of
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Regulatory reliance is the act whereby the regulatory authority in one jurisdiction takes into account and gives significant weight to assessments performed by another regulatory authority or trusted institution, or to any other authoritative information, in reaching its own decision. The relying authority remains independent, responsible, and accountable for the decisions taken, even when it relies
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AfriSummit’s core values resonate profoundly through the collaborative dissemination of knowledge and expertise. Our unwavering commitment is centred on fostering a collective spirit, working in unison to elevate pharmaceutical and medical device regulations for the enhancement of health and well-being throughout Africa. AfriSummit has been meticulously designed to become the foremost platform dedicated to the
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Imagine a situation where you were invited for an interview, you are in the waiting area and you have about 15mins to compose yourself. Only then do you notice you now have time to attend to your pounding headache. You grab some painkillers from your bag and wait for the headache to subside. Just then
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KAPI was honored to host several stakeholders during the launch of the KAPI Report on Friday 23rd July, 2021. Among those who graced our occasion, The CAS, Ministry of Health, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi, The CEO, Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Dr. Fred Siyoi, Assistant Director General, IFPMA, Greg Perry, The Chair, Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC),
KAPI Report: Collaborating To Achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Read More »
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Executive Summary The Kenya Association of Pharmaceutical Industry (KAPI) is a membership organization, established in the late 1960s, representing biopharmaceutical manufacturers (or their local representatives) that through research invent and develop medicines and technologies (e.g., Biopharmaceuticals, Vaccine Healthcare, Medical devices, Diagnostics) that significantly improve people’s lives. KAPI represents the industry voice and promotes efficiency in
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