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Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has proposed reforms aimed at transforming Ghana into West Africa's premier pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. During a meeting with the leadership of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) in Accra on Thursday, October 22, Bawumia emphasized the need for increased domestic medicine production as part of broader stakeholder consultations.

The discussions centered on enhancing local medicine production, improving regulatory efficiency, tackling obstacles faced by pharmacists, and fostering stronger public-private partnerships to drive the growth of Ghana's pharmaceutical industry. Bawumia highlighted the significance of engaging directly with the society's leaders to identify policy interventions that could expand the sector and bolster healthcare delivery.

He commended the society's contributions and underscored the importance of establishing a robust domestic pharmaceutical industry. This approach could generate employment opportunities and bolster Ghana's health security by bolstering local medicine manufacturing. While specifics regarding the proposed reforms, implementation schedules, and targets for boosting domestic production were not disclosed during the meeting, the reforms are part of a wider conversation on expanding Ghana's pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities, refining the business environment for local producers, and improving access to essential medicines.