Dr. Kariuki Gachoki
Dr. Kariuki Gachoki is the Deputy Director of the Department of Product Evaluation & Registration at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Ministry of Health, Kenya. He provides strategic leadership in the regulation of health products and technologies, spearheading initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliance, and harmonization of marketing authorization processes. At the continental level, Dr. […]
Dr. Samar Hamedo
Dr. Samar Hamedo is a highly experienced regulator who has dedicated her career to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of biological products. With over 14 years of experience in marketing authorization of biological products in Egyptian drug authority (EDA). Currently working as Manager of the Biological Products Registration Administration at Egyptian Drug Authority, where […]
Dr. Dalia Abou Hussein
Dr. Dalia Abou Hussein, Asst. Prof of Pharmaceutics and QA General Manager at the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), holds both a Master’s and a PhD in Pharmaceutics from Cairo University and brings over 23 years of regulatory expertise. She began her career at NODCAR as a quality control analyst and went on to serve on several […]
Dr. Naglaa Fathy
Dr. Naglaa Fathy leads Regulatory Affairs at Novartis Egypt, bringing over two decades of experience in advancing pharmaceuticals, generics, and biosimilars. She holds a Pharmacy degree from Helwan University and a Business Administration diploma from Cambridge. As Co-Chair of the EFPR Regulatory Working Group, she fosters collaboration between industry and regulators, championing innovation, compliance, and […]
Dr. Khaled Rozza
Dr. Khaled Rozza is the Regulatory Affairs Lead at Acino, based in Cairo, Egypt, and is responsible for managing the Gulf region. He brings over 20 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs across various regions, including the GCC, Middle East, and Africa. Dr. Rozza began his career in Manufacturing and Quality Assurance before transitioning into […]
Dr. Mariam Aounallah
Dr. Mariam is a Pharmacist and Project Manager, leading the digital transformation of the Agency of Medicines and Health Products (ANMPS), overseeing both the integrated information system and the eCTD components. Serving as the focal point for the National Pharmaceutical Policy project at ANMPS, Dr. Aounallah is also a member of the provisional secretariat of […]
Mr. Nyambe Lyoko
Mr. Nyambe Lyoko is a seasoned pharmacist and regulatory professional with over 14 years of experience in medicines regulation. He currently serves as Director of Marketing Authorisation at the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA), where he leads the registration of medicines and allied substances, authorisation of the conduct of clinical trials and vigilance activities. His […]
H.E. Dr. Hisham Stait
Dr. Hisham Stait has been serving as the Chairman of the Unified Procurement Authority (UPA), Egypt, since 2025. Prior to this role, he was the Vice Chairman of UPA since 2020, overseeing supply chain management for Egypt’s governmental healthcare sector, ensuring the procurement and distribution of essential medical supplies across the entire healthcare spectrum. His […]
Dr. Sameh Ben Tkhayat
Dr. Sameh Ben Tekhyat is a licensed pharmacist from the Faculty of Pharmacy of Monastir University and holds a Master’s Degree in Quality Management for the Health Sector. She began her career as a Quality Assurance Officer in a local pharmaceutical company before joining the Directorate of Pharmacy and Medicines (DPM) at the Tunisian Ministry […]
H.E. Dr. Ali Ghamrawy
Dr. Ali Ghamrawy serves as the esteemed Chairman of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) since 2024, boasting a remarkable four-decade tenure in the pharmaceutical domain. With a wealth of experience spanning various sectors, including industrial and governmental roles, Dr. Ghamrawy has been instrumental in shaping regulatory policies and driving strategic initiatives. His tenure as a […]