Bawumia proposes reforms to make Ghana West Africa’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturing hub
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for reforms to make Ghana the primary hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing in West Africa. During a meeting with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana in Accra, he discussed increasing domestic medicine production. The talks focused on improving regulatory efficiency and addressing problems faced by pharmacists. He also suggested strengthening partnerships between the public and private sectors to grow the industry.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for increased domestic pharmaceutical production and reforms to position Ghana as West Africa’s leading medicine manufacturing hub. The former Vice President made the proposal during a meeting with the leadership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) at the PSG House in Accra on Thursday, October 22, as part of his ongoing stakeholder consultations. Discussions focused on expanding local medicine production, improving regulatory efficiency, addressing challenges facing pharmacists and strengthening public-private partnerships to support the growth of the pharmaceutical industry. Dr Bawumia said the engagement provided an opportunity to hear directly from current and former leaders of the society on policy interventions needed to expand the sector and improve healthcare delivery.