Dr. Jeremiah Leshao is a highly dedicated and registered Pharmacist with over seven years of progressive experience in pharmacovigilance, regulatory pharmacy, and hospital pharmaceutical care, demonstrating exceptional competence in safeguarding public health through quality assurance and effective medicines management. With a strong foundation in pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacovigilance, he has specialized in monitoring the safety, efficacy, and quality of health products and technologies while ensuring compliance with national and international regulatory standards. Serving as the Pharmacist In-Charge at Kapenguria County Referral Hospital, he has played a pivotal leadership role in implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs, strengthening adverse drug reaction reporting, and optimizing rational antibiotic use to combat antimicrobial resistance. His expertise extends to clinical trial oversight, regulatory audits, and the implementation of Good Pharmacy Practices, where he has contributed to enhancing medicine use evaluation, pharmacovigilance reporting, and the establishment of quality management systems. Through his professional practice, Jeremiah has demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to capacity building, having trained healthcare professionals in regulatory compliance, pharmacovigilance, and quality assurance across numerous health facilities. His strong contribution to HIV and TB care programs has significantly improved patient retention, treatment adherence, and overall therapeutic outcomes. A proactive researcher and continuous learner, he has contributed to academic and regulatory research with a focus on improving prescription practices and medicine safety surveillance. Jeremiah’s collaborative approach, analytical acumen, and dedication to the Pharmacy and Poisons Board’s public health mandate underscore his reputation as a competent, ethical, and visionary pharmaceutical professional committed to advancing healthcare standards and regulatory excellence in Kenya and beyond.
Featured Publications:
Kayioni, J., Guantai, E., Oluka, M., Okalebo, F., & Mudigonda, K. (2025). Evaluation of prescription practices using WHO/INRUD indicators and determinants of polypharmacy at a Kenyan county referral hospital. Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences.