EPN & PPB MOU – Improving maternal and child health

Our Belief Well-functioning and resilient supply chains are essential to ensuring the timely availability of, and access to, vital medicines and medical products. They serve as the foundation of efficient healthcare systems and are a driving force in advancing equity, quality, and access to essential health services. The Challenge As part of its 2021–2025 strategic […]

EPN and the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), Kenya, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen efforts aimed at improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes in the country. Both organizations acknowledge the urgent need to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in Kenya. This partnership focuses on ensuring the availability of high-quality Maternal, Newborn, […]

The EPN Technical Working Goups (TWGs) were established to facilitate the implementation of our programs through reviewing and updating guidelines and materials, developing training methods, and assessing members’ capabilities. There are three Technical Working Groups (TWGs) and they constitute EPN selected EPN members; Capacity Building, Pharmaceutical System Strengthening (PSS), and Supply Chain and Quality Assurance. […]

Access to qualified pharmaceutical personnel remains a major challenge across many African countries, directly impacting the quality of healthcare delivery. The Ecumenical Scholarship Project (ESP) seeks to address this gap by strengthening local health systems through education, capacity building, and strategic deployment of trained pharmaceutical professionals. This aligns with EPN’s effort to strengthen the capacity […]

As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ this Easter season, the EPN Secretariat warmly invites you to join us in reflecting on the profound gift of His sacrifice. Our shared commitment to serving the Church and strengthening church health systems is more than just work, it is a calling. In this sacred season, may […]

It is estimated that the number of women dying of pregnancy-related causes in Kenya, stands at 355 deaths per 100,000 live births with most of these deaths from preventable causes like excessive bleeding, high blood pressure and infections continue to claim lives. The time for change is now! On 27 March 2025, EPN had the […]

We believe that every newborn deserves a fighting chance. We are excited to announce a major milestone in neonatal care. EPN and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK), in collaboration with HATCH Technologies, have successfully deployed 40 Vayu CPAP devices to newborn care facilities within CHAK health facilities across Kenya. This groundbreaking initiative is transforming […]

Theme: Bridging Gaps: Leveraging the 2024 Access to Medicine Index for Equitable Healthcare In an effort to bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility and enhance the impact of their collective efforts, the Access to Medicine Foundation (ATMF), Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and the Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN) are collaborating to hold a joint webinar. This […]

EPN actively participated in the recent National Newborn Unit Technical Working Group Meeting, where it engaged in productive and insightful discussions on newborn health priorities, progress review and strategic planning for the coming quarter. A key focus was the review of county and national newborn care data, which helped identify critical challenges such as; timely […]

At EPN, we are committed to strengthening healthcare systems and ensuring that every mother and newborn receives the best care possible. In collaboration with our implementing partners Christian Health Association of Kenya we recently conducted a Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) & Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) training for 29 healthcare providers in Kenya. Additionally, […]