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, […]
We are excited to announce that Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network and HATCH Technologies have officially affirmed their partnership through the signing and exchange of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs). This strategic collaboration will guide our joint efforts in the implementation of the Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) project implemented in Kenya and Nigeria. The project aimed […]
The registration for the 2025 edition of the All Africa Youth Congress (AAYC) is open. The All Africa Youth Congress (AAYC) is an initiative of our partner All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) to inspire the African youth to be Patriotic, Pan-African, and transformative Christians who invest in the development and transformation of Africa into […]
Achieving universal access to affordable medicines and at the same time ensuring the quality of medicines presents a challenge, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Recently, EPN, through the EPN-Difaem Minilab Network contributed to an article that sought to establish the relationship between medicine prices and medicine quality in three African countries. From different types […]
Last week, as part of project monitoring and supportive activities under the Access Project, EPN Pharmaceutical Systems Strengthening Program Officer Dr. Judy Asin and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) Assistant Program Officer Queenter Olima conducted a supportive supervisory visits in health facilities in Western Kenya counties of Vihiga, Siaya, and Busia. These visits focused […]
