Pharmaceutical Society asked to extend services to deprived communities

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has impressed on the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana not to neglect the rural areas but extend its services to deprived communities. 

He described as unfortunate the situation where rural communities have to travel long distances to access pharmaceutical service. 

He said healthcare delivery should be made accessible to all no matter the geographical location. 

Speaking at the 2017 Ghana Pharma Awards to climax the 10th Anniversary of the School of Pharmacy in Accra, the Vice President announced that government is considering a proposal to set up a Bio-equivalence Center in the country adding that it is time for Ghana to develop an industrial park purposely for pharmaceutical industries.

The Pharma Awards was instituted to recognise individuals and companies who play significant role in the growth and development of the industry. 

The awards which is the first of its kind, seeks to also set a benchmark of excellence, whilst rewarding innovative ideas and concepts. 

Vice President Bawumia said government places priority on healthcare hence the decision to remove the 17.5% Valued Added Tax on some selected imported medicines. 

He challenged industry players to partner government to improve healthcare delivery in the country especially in deprived communities.

The Provost, College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Rev. Prof Patrick Ayeh Kumi announced that the School of Pharmacy will from August this year begin the Doctor of Pharmacy Program to equip students to easily fit in the field of work.   

The ultimate awards which are the Entrepreneur and CEO of the year, went to Ernest Bediako Sampong of Ernest Chemist Ltd. 

The Personality of the year went to Dhananjay Tripathi of Pharmanova Company Limited, with Tobinco Pharmaceuticals adjudged the Company of the year.

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