The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has engaged pharmaceutical production companies in a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening the nation’s pharmaceutical industry and positioning Ghana as a hub for drug manufacturing in Africa.
The 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.
Hon. Akandoh reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting local producers with the right policies, infrastructure and incentives to scale up their operations.
He emphasised that building a vibrant pharmaceutical sector is crucial not only for Ghana’s health security but also for economic growth and regional competitiveness.
“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,” the health minister noted.
The engagement forms part of Ghana’s broader industrialization agenda, which includes positioning the country as the pharmaceutical hub of Africa.
This initiative is expected to reduce dependence on imported drugs, create jobs and foster innovation in healthcare delivery.
Industry stakeholders welcomed the move, describing it as timely given the rising demand for affordable and high-quality medicines across the continent.
They 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.
The discussions also touched on strengthening regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance with international standards and encouraging research and development to sustain the industry’s growth.
