As the world marked World Pharmacists Day on September 25, Denk Pharma Kenya chose to celebrate by highlighting its partnership with community pharmacists in tackling chronic illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes conditions that silently affect millions of Kenyans.
According to James Mbogo, Denk Pharma’s Marketing Manager, pharmacists are often the most accessible health professionals for patients. The company not only supplies them with high-quality, affordable medicines manufactured and registered in Germany but also supports them through community health outreaches that bring care closer to the people.
“Pharmacists are the bridge between patients and treatment,” Mbogo said. “Our role is to empower them with medicines they can trust, and with initiatives that help them serve their communities better.”
To reinforce this commitment, Denk Pharma has been hosting monthly Hypertension & Diabetes Check-Up Days in Nairobi and Kiambu counties. At these temporary medical camps set up in markets, churches, and hospitals participants receive free blood pressure and blood sugar checks among others.
The screenings are supported by specialists including cardiologists, diabetologists, and nutritionists, who offer medical consultations and practical advice on lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and regular exercise.
For patients diagnosed during the screenings, the journey does not end at the camp. They are linked to care and through partnerships with pharmacies such as Goodlife Pharmacy, as well as partner hospitals including Equity Afia, they can access Denk Pharma quality medications.
“In some cases, we provide patients with a free sample starter pack of medication,” Mbogo explained. “But the long-term follow-up happens at the pharmacy. That’s where the relationship continues where pharmacists counsel, refill prescriptions, and monitor progress.”
This model not only ensures patients access treatment but also strengthens public trust in community pharmacists. “When patients know they can walk into a pharmacy and get quality medication, it builds confidence in the whole healthcare system,” Mbogo added.
So far, Denk Pharma’s outreach has covered estates such as Lang’ata and Donholm in Nairobi, as well as Ruiru and Kiambu town. From next year, Denk Pharma plans to expand its check-up days to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Eldoret, extending the pharmacist–patient connection to even more communities across the country.
Founded in Munich in 1948, Denk Pharma today supplies medicines to more than 75 countries under its banner “Quality Made in Germany.” Each product undergoes more than 100 quality checks before reaching patients, ensuring global standards of safety and efficacy.
For Kenyans, that global promise translates into a deeply local impact: access to reliable medicines and trusted pharmacists at the heart of their communities.
“Think health, think pharmacist,” Mbogo said, echoing this year’s World Pharmacists Day theme. “And when you think pharmacist, we want Kenyans to know that quality care is within reach right in their community.”
