Pharmaceutical Society celebrates 23 industry trailblazers

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah-Akandoh, delivered the keynote address. He emphasized the government's commitment to local pharmaceutical manufacturing. This includes essential medicines and vaccines. The goal is to reduce reliance on imports and enhance national medicine security.

He also mentioned plans for a National Bioequivalence Centre. A Pharmaceutical Research Institute will support scientific research and quality assurance. “These efforts aim to position Ghana as a pharmaceutical hub in Africa,” he stated.

Mr. Mintah-Akandoh praised PSGH for initiating the awards. He called it a visionary platform that promotes excellence in healthcare delivery. “Tonight, we honor distinction in service, innovation, and leadership,” he added. The 23 award categories showcase the diversity of pharmacy practice.

Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, spoke next. She highlighted the pharmaceutical sector's importance in national development. “It is a strategic pillar of our industrial transformation agenda,” she said.

She stressed lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic regarding local production. “Health security is indeed a matter of national security,” she noted. She encouraged stakeholders to pursue innovative practices and public-private partnerships.

President of PSGH Dr. Samuel Kow Donkoh described the ceremony as significant. It recognizes the hard work of pharmaceutical professionals who ensure quality and safety. He reaffirmed the Society’s commitment to ethical standards and professional development.

Pharm. Dr Kofi Nsiah-Poku received CEO of the Year (Ernest Bediako Sampong Award). Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Ltd. was named Pharmaceutical Company of the Year 2025.

Other winners included Kinapharma Ltd., Viatris, and The Bank Hospital Pharmacy. The School of Pharmacy at the University of Ghana won the Prof. A.N. Tackie Award for Excellence in Pharma-Education.