Isha Anand
Dr. Isha Anand serves as the Chief Pharmacist at The Nairobi Hospital, where she oversees pharmacy services within one of Kenya’s premier health institutions. In this leadership role, Dr. Anand ensures efficient medication management, clinical service delivery, and the implementation of evidence-based pharmaceutical policies that align with patient care excellence and regulatory compliance.
An expert voice in the field, Dr. Anand regularly contributes thought-leadership on public health; her 2024 article in The Standard highlights pharmacists’ vital role in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)—emphasizing how pharmacists enhance equitable access to essential medicines, educate patients, and optimize health outcomes.Her writing underscores the evolving role of pharmacists beyond dispensing—toward participation in preventive care, patient counseling, and policy advocacy to improve national health systems.
Through her dual role as a clinical leader and public health communicator, Dr. Anand bridges frontline healthcare delivery and broader healthcare reform. Her work acts as a catalyst for strengthening pharmaceutical services, promoting medication safety, and advancing Kenya’s healthcare agenda—making her an influential steward of both patient care and national health strategy.