PSGH Marks 90th Anniversary, Calls For Urgent Action On Medicines Security, Workforce And Galamsey

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) recently celebrated its 90th anniversary and called for urgent action on medicines security, the pharmaceutical workforce, and galamsey activities. At its 2026 Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Accra, PSGH recognized the expanding role of pharmacists beyond dispensing, calling for stronger contributions to prevention, early detection, and management of chronic and non-communicable diseases.

They emphasized the importance of regulation keeping pace with artificial intelligence, digital prescribing, and changing medicine supply chains. The society endorsed local pharmaceutical production as a national health-security imperative and economic opportunity, urging the government to accelerate its implementation of a five-year plan to increase domestic medicine production.

Moreover, PSGH committed to advancing the Accra Declaration on Pharmaceutical Standards, which prioritizes patient protection, quality-assured medicines, and competent professionals. They also expressed grave concern about illegal mining activities and their detrimental impact on water resources, warning that Ghana cannot achieve pharmaceutical sovereignty while degrading water resources.

PSGH warned of the risks associated with drug trafficking, commending the government's establishment of an inter-agency task force and calling for stronger surveillance at ports and borders, as well as decisive prosecution of trafficking networks.