Mr. Nyambe Lyoko is a seasoned pharmacist and regulatory professional with over 14 years of experience in medicines regulation. He currently serves as Director of Marketing Authorisation at the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA), where he leads the registration of medicines and allied substances, authorisation of the conduct of clinical trials and vigilance activities.

His expertise spans marketing authorisation, clinical trials, and pharmacovigilance, contributing to strengthened public health systems in Zambia. Under his leadership, ZAMRA has advanced key initiatives, including the clearance of backlog marketing authorisation applications, the adoption of regulatory reliance mechanisms to improve access to quality-assured medicines, and the implementation of track and trace for medicines in Zambia.

Mr. Lyoko is passionate about regulatory science, innovation, and strengthening pharmaceutical supply chains to ensure access to safe and effective health products across Africa.