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. Gachoki […]
Dr. Felistas Chepwogen, MSC TID, B.Pharm
Dr. Felistas Chepwogen is an accomplished pharmacist and pharmaceutical regulatory professional with over two decades of experience in medicines regulation, bioequivalence, regulatory systems strengthening, pharmaceutical quality assurance, regional harmonization, and project management. She has built a distinguished career within Kenya’s national medicines regulatory system, providing technical and strategic leadership in initiatives aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical […]
Dr. Souly Phanouvong
An internationally recognized expert, former director of the regulatory systems strengthening of the USAID-Promoting the Quality of Medicines program at United States Pharmacopeia, former technical officer and consultant from the World Health Organization (WHO) and will focus on practical experience gained through WHO Global Benchmarking Tool assessments. Has extensive experience supporting National Regulatory Authorities worldwide, […]
Adv. Olivia Esiso Ngomosi
Olivia ESISO NGOMOSI is a leading authority in corporate law, regulatory engineering, and digital compliance across Central Africa. As an Attorney at Law and Senior Legal Expert, she brings extensive experience in guiding multinational corporations, vital national infrastructures, and cross-border investors through complex regional legislative transformations and high-stakes regulatory environments. As the Founder and Chief […]
Dr. John Akoten
Dr. John Akoten serves as the Director for Research, Planning and Public Awareness Directorate which includes three departments, namely Research and Policy, Education and Public Awareness, and Planning and Quality Assurance. Previously, he was the Deputy Director for Research, Awareness, and Quality Assurance, after serving as the Acting Executive Director of the Authority for close […]
Dr. Imene Ben Mansour
Senior regulatory expert within the Tunisian National Regulatory Authority, specializing in the evaluation and regulation of biological medicinal products, with particular expertise in vaccines and biosimilars. Currently serving as Head of the CMC Evaluation Department for Biological Medicinal Products, Vaccines and Blood-Derived Products at the National Agency for Medicines and Health Products (ANMPS), Tunisia. Extensive […]
Dr. Edwin Kojo Ogara
Dr. Edwin Kojo Ogara is a pharmacist and global health specialist with over 18 years of experience spanning pharmaceutical regulation, public health systems, quality assurance, pharmacovigilance and health-product supply chains. He currently serves as Essential Drugs and Medicines Officer and Technical Focal Point for Health Products and Technologies at the World Health Organization (WHO) Kenya […]
Mr. Yussuf Osman Ahmed
Mr. Yussuf Osman Ahmed is the Director of Enforcement at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), the lead government agency mandated to combat counterfeiting, trade, and other dealings in counterfeit goods in Kenya. The Authority operates under the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Industry, State Department for Industry. In his capacity as Director, Mr. Osman provides strategic […]
Dr. Huwaida Bulhan
Dr. Huwaida Bulhan is a physician-executive with more than fifteen years in global clinical development, currently Senior Director and Africa Region Lead for Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials at Sanofi R&D. She began her career in Kenya’s public health system before moving into the pharmaceutical industry, where her work has centred on expanding where […]
Dr. Julius Simon Otim
