Kenyan healthcare leadership continues to shine on the global stage! Dr. Paulyne Wairimu, the Medical Devices Lead at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, has been elected as the Chair of the African Medical Devices Forum (AMDF). Her appointment marks a significant milestone in advancing medical device regulation across the continent.
The announcement was made by the Kenya Pharmacy and Poisons Board, highlighting that Dr. Wairimu’s election is a result of her expertise and leadership in the regulatory sector. Her new role will see her spearhead the strengthening of medical technologies in Africa, ensuring they meet high safety, effectiveness, and quality standards.
Dr. Wairimu’s election followed a vote by African Union member states during the 2nd Heads of Market Authorization meeting in Addis Ababa. As Chair of AMDF for the 2025-2028 term, she will lead regulatory framework advancements and support the operationalization of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) under the African Union’s guidance.
With over 15 years of experience in regulatory affairs, Dr. Wairimu has been instrumental in shaping policy at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Her expertise has earned her a place in global and continental regulatory bodies, including the World Health Assembly (WHA), WHO-Pre-Qualification Assessment Team, and the African Medicines Regulation Harmonization (AMRH) Committee.
Beyond her role at the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Dr. Wairimu serves as a Deputy Director at the authority and has played a key role in capacity-building initiatives. Her contributions to the field were recognized in 2022 when she received the Outstanding Leadership Award at the Health 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas, USA.
Her impressive academic background further solidifies her influence in the sector. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from Cardiff University, a Master of Advanced Studies in Adaptive Leadership & Strategy, and an Executive Course in Global Health Diplomacy from the Geneva Graduate Institute. As she takes on this new role, her leadership is set to drive positive change in Africa’s healthcare landscape.
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