Kenya

The GPP Guidelines set out standards for key pharmacy services, including the sourcing and storage of medicines, prescription assessment, accurate dispensing, patient counselling, confidentiality and record keeping.

MTRH Chief Executive Officer Dr. Philip Kirwa welcomed the Pfizer delegation and highlighted the importance of partnerships with global pharmaceutical companies in supporting the hospital’s efforts to improve patient care.

Unlike conventional open surgery, the technique allows surgeons to perform the procedure through small incisions using specialised instruments controlled from a surgical console.

Jhpiego will align its reproductive, maternal and newborn health programmes with the EWENE agenda, initially focusing on 18 priority counties identified by the Government.

The technology, DoseMonitor®, connects with the hospital’s imaging equipment to automatically capture data on the amount of radiation used during procedures.

The investment at Naivasha SEZ is expected to contribute to technology transfer, skills development and job creation while strengthening Kenya’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity.

The summit will examine reforms covering healthcare financing, primary and specialised care, health commodities, digital health, the health workforce, and maternal and newborn health.

The licensing agreement will allow UCL to manufacture and supply generic alimatravir in African countries and other markets covered by the agreement, subject to successful clinical development and regulatory approval.

The centres will provide comprehensive services, including antenatal and postnatal care, labour and recovery services, obstetric care, Caesarean sections, theatres, maternal and neonatal intensive care, neonatal intensive care units and post-Caesarean wards.

The appointments will see Dr. Patel take over the chairmanship from Dr. Manoj Shah, who has led the Board through a period of significant development for the Nairobi-based hospital.