Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana — professional organization advocating for pharmacy standards and pharmaceutical sector development, recently warned of import dependence and supported 24-hour economy policy.
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… 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. …
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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. …
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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. …
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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 GhanaJoy Online
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana not to sacrifice professional standards in its efforts to expand the profession, stressing that quality must remain the defining feature of pharmacy education and practice. …
Otumfuo urges pharmacists to uphold standards as Pharmaceutical Society marks 90 yearsJoy Online
… Addressing the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana in Kumasi, Otumfuo further admonished the health workers to live to tenets of their professional responsibilities for safe and effective drug use. …
No health system can function effectively without well-trained pharmaceutical workforce – AsanteheneJoy Online
… It is being supported by the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), Association of Health Service Administrators of Ghana (AHSAG), Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), Pharmaceutical Importers and Wholesalers Association, Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Federation o …
Ghana touted as a dynamic healthcare & pharmaceutical market in West AfricaJoy Online
… The association has therefore called on the Ministry of Health to significantly increase recruitment in subsequent phases, publish clear employment figures at every stage of the process, and involve institutions such as the Pharmacy Council and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana …
GHOSPA raises concern over low recruitment of pharmacists, pharmacy techniciansProfessor 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 →