By Ruth Serwaa Asare
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has held a strategic dialogue with pharmaceutical manufacturers as Ghana intensifies efforts to become a leading centre for drug production in Africa.
The engagement, held on Monday, August 25, 2025, brought together major players in the pharmaceutical sector to explore ways of boosting local production capacity, enhancing quality standards, and ensuring wider access to essential medicines.
Reaffirming government’s commitment, Mr. Akandoh said the state would continue to provide enabling policies, infrastructure, and incentives to strengthen local pharmaceutical companies. “Ghana is ready to lead Africa in pharmaceutical production. We have the expertise, the capacity, and the political will to make this vision a reality,” he stated.
He stressed that developing a robust pharmaceutical industry was critical not only for Ghana’s health security but also for economic transformation and regional competitiveness.
The initiative forms part of Ghana’s broader industrialisation drive, which seeks to reduce reliance on imported drugs, create employment opportunities, and drive innovation in healthcare delivery.
Industry stakeholders welcomed the move as timely, citing the continent’s rising demand for affordable, high-quality medicines. They expressed confidence that with sustained government backing, Ghana could achieve self-sufficiency in drug manufacturing and expand its reach across regional markets.
Discussions also focused on strengthening regulatory frameworks, aligning with international standards, and prioritising research and development to sustain long-term growth in the sector.
