The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has engaged pharmaceutical production companies in a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening the nation\u2019s pharmaceutical industry and positioning Ghana as a hub for drug manufacturing in Africa.
\nThe meeting, held on Monday, August 25, 2025, brought together key players in the local pharmaceutical sector to deliberate on ways to enhance production capacity, improve quality standards and expand access to essential medicines.
\nHon. Akandoh reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to supporting local producers with the right policies, infrastructure and incentives to scale up their operations.
\nHe emphasised that building a vibrant pharmaceutical sector is crucial not only for Ghana\u2019s health security but also for economic growth and regional competitiveness.
\n\u201cGhana is ready to lead Africa in pharmaceutical production. We have the expertise, the capacity and the political will to make this vision a reality,\u201d the health minister noted.
\nThe engagement forms part of Ghana\u2019s broader industrialization agenda, which includes positioning the country as the pharmaceutical hub of Africa.
\nThis initiative is expected to reduce dependence on imported drugs, create jobs and foster innovation in healthcare delivery.
\nIndustry stakeholders welcomed the move, describing it as timely given the rising demand for affordable and high-quality medicines across the continent.
\nThey expressed optimism that with the right level of government support, Ghana can achieve self-sufficiency in drug manufacturing and expand its footprint in regional markets.
\nThe discussions also touched on strengthening regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with international standards and encouraging research and development to sustain the industry\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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