Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana — professional organization that organizes pharmacy awards, advocates on pharmaceutical policy and public health, and coordinates with government on healthcare initiatives.
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Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has held discussions with the leadership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) on strategies to position Ghana as a leading pharmaceutical production hub in West Africa and across the continent. …
Bawumia engages Pharmaceutical Society on making Ghana West Africa’s pharmaceutical hubJoy Online
Top-Up Pharmacy has been adjudged Community Pharmacy Chain of the Year at the 2026 Pharma Excellence Awards organised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH). …
Top-Up Pharmacy wins Community Pharmacy Chain of the Year at 2026 PSGH Pharma Excellence AwardsJoy Online
… The Vice President was speaking in Accra at the opening of the 90th Anniversary Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana. …
Vice President calls for stronger local pharmaceutical production to reduce medicine importsJoy Online
… than 900 vulnerable residents in the Upper West Region, including students severely affected by recent natural disasters, have received free National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) registrations and renewals through a joint medical outreach by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana …
PSGH, NHIS bring healthcare relief to disaster-hit students and rural communities in Upper WestJoy Online
… He is a Fellow of the Ghana College of Pharmacists and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, a distinguished alumnus of Prempeh College, a practising pharmacist and a member of the Kwadaso Methodist Church. …
Prof. Christian Agyare officially assumes office as KNUST’s 13th Vice-ChancellorJoy Online
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has strongly condemned the forced closure of a community pharmacy in Cape Coast by local government authorities during the recent National Sanitation Day exercise. …
PSGH condemns Cape Coast MCE over forced closure of pharmacy during clean-upJoy Online
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has welcomed the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative and the proposed 24-Hour Economy Market project. …
Pharmaceutical Society backs 24-Hour Economy, seeks security and tax relief for pharmaciesJoy Online
… The call comes amid warnings from health professionals, including the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana, that stagnant floodwaters, contaminated drinking water and poor sanitation could trigger serious public health emergencies if swift preventive measures are not implemented. …
Dissolve Stan Dogbe flood task force now! — Afenyo-Markin tells governmentJoy Online
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has warned of an increased risk of disease outbreaks following Monday’s devastating floods, urging residents in affected communities to observe strict hygiene and sanitation measures to prevent a secondary public health crisis. …
Pharmaceutical society warns of disease outbreaks after devastating floodsJoy Online
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has warned that the country’s heavy dependence on imported medicines poses a growing threat to national security and has called for strategic investments to strengthen local pharmaceutical manufacturing. …
Over-reliance on imported medicines threatens national security – Pharmaceutical Society of GhanaFormer Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia met with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana to discuss positioning the country as a leading pharmaceutical production hub in West Africa, focusing on boosting local medicine production, regulatory efficiency, and public-private partnerships.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia met with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana to discuss positioning the country as a leading pharmaceutical production hub in West Africa, focusing on boosting local medicine production, regulatory efficiency, and public-private partnerships.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Top-Up Pharmacy has been named Community Pharmacy Chain of the Year at the 2026 Pharma Excellence Awards organised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana. The award recognises the company's commitment to professional pharmaceutical care, patient-focused services, health education and community engagement initiatives.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for expanded local pharmaceutical production to reduce Ghana's reliance on imported medicines and improve access to essential drugs. The government is pursuing a five-year strategy to increase the proportion of medicines manufactured locally from 30% to 70%.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana and the NHIS have provided free NHIS registrations and renewals to more than 900 vulnerable residents in the Upper West Region, including students affected by recent disasters at Jirapa Senior High School and residents of the rural community Kamahegu.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Christian Agyare has officially become KNUST's 13th Vice-Chancellor, succeeding Professor Rita Akosua Dickson. An accomplished pharmaceutical microbiology researcher with over two decades of academic experience, he was previously Provost of KNUST's College of Health Sciences.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has strongly condemned the forced closure of Cape Coast Pharmacy by the Municipal Chief Executive during the National Sanitation Day exercise on 10th July 2026, saying the action unnecessarily disrupted essential healthcare services. While supporting government sanitation initiatives, the society warned that such directives must not compromise public health and emphasised the critical role of community pharmacies as frontline healthcare facilities.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has welcomed the government's 24-Hour Economy initiative and 24-Hour Economy Market project, saying that adequate security, tax relief, and guaranteed market access will enable pharmacies to operate round-the-clock and improve access to essential medicines. The Society has urged government to work with stakeholders to address challenges including security, staffing, electricity, and logistics to ensure the policy's sustainability.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority in Parliament has demanded the immediate dissolution of the seven-member presidential task force chaired by Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe, arguing that Monday's devastating floods in Accra that claimed at least 12 lives demonstrate the committee's failure to deliver meaningful interventions despite more than a year of operation. The opposition has also called for a full parliamentary investigation into the task force's activities and an urgent public health response to prevent disease outbreaks.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has warned of increased risk of waterborne and vector-borne disease outbreaks following devastating floods that hit Greater Accra, Central and Volta regions, displacing hundreds and claiming several lives, and is urging residents to observe strict hygiene and sanitation measures.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has warned that about 70 per cent of medicines used in the country are imported, leaving Ghana vulnerable to external shocks and disruptions. The Society's president called for strategic government investment in local pharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure to reduce dependence on imports and boost domestic production.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene, speaking at the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana's 90th anniversary celebration, urged pharmacists to prioritise quality over expansion and called on government to invest in training and deployment of pharmacists as essential to strengthening the healthcare system.
28 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Asantehene told the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana that no health system can function effectively without a well-trained pharmaceutical workforce, urging government investment in pharmacy training and deployment nationwide. He called on pharmacists to maintain professional standards and position themselves as experts in safe, effective medicine use rather than mere dispensers.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The CEO of Ace Group has described Ghana as one of the most dynamic healthcare and pharmaceutical markets in West Africa, citing growing population, increasing healthcare awareness, expanding hospital infrastructure, and rising demand for medicines and medical equipment. He noted the country imports substantial volumes of pharmaceuticals and medical devices annually, creating opportunities for international partnerships and investment.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government and Hospital Pharmacists Association has raised concerns that the Ministry of Health recruited only 100 pharmacists and 150 pharmacy technicians in its latest employment exercise, despite more than 4,000 pharmacists and over 6,000 pharmacy technicians being verified and ready for posting. GHOSPA said the intake of less than three per cent of verified applicants is inadequate to address the staffing crisis in public health facilities.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →