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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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 techniciansFormer 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 →