Uasin Gishu County Government, in partnership with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, kicked off a three-day pharmacovigilance training course for healthcare providers on Wednesday.
The training aims to equip healthcare workers with skills to monitor and report adverse reactions to health products and technologies (HPTs), enhancing patient safety across the county.
Dr. Evans Kiprotich, Uasin Gishu’s Director of Health Services, emphasized the county’s dedication to improving healthcare through such initiatives.
“This training is a significant step towards ensuring patient safety. By equipping our healthcare providers with these critical skills, we are safeguarding the health of our residents and strengthening our healthcare systems,” he said.




The program targets healthcare workers from all cadres, ensuring a holistic approach to safety monitoring. Participants are expected to apply the skills learned in their daily work and train their colleagues in their respective facilities, amplifying the initiative’s impact.
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya’s National Medicines Regulatory Authority, organized the training to regulate health products and technologies and ensure patient safety through pharmacovigilance.
“This collaboration reflects Uasin Gishu County’s commitment to fostering partnerships that improve healthcare outcomes. We are setting a benchmark for other counties to follow,” added Dr. Kiprotich.
The training marks another milestone in Uasin Gishu’s efforts to provide safe and reliable healthcare to its residents, reinforcing the county’s leadership in innovative health service delivery.