WHO Recommits to Support Ghana’s Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Drive
The World Health Organisation has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s efforts to expand local pharmaceutical manufacturing to improve access to quality medicines and vaccines while strengthening the country’s healthcare system.
The commitment was made on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, when the WHO Country Representative to Ghana, Dr Fiona Braka, led a delegation on a courtesy call on the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, in Accra.
The meeting focused on deepening collaboration between the WHO and the Government of Ghana to enhance local production of medicines and vaccines.
Key to the discussions were partnerships involving the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, and regulatory institutions such as the Food and Drugs Authority.
Dr Braka said the WHO was supporting countries under its health systems strengthening framework to build resilient pharmaceutical manufacturing industries capable of producing safe, quality and affordable medicines.
She explained that expanding local pharmaceutical production would improve access to essential medicines and vaccines, strengthen regulatory systems, and reduce dependence on imported health products.
According to her, Ghana has made significant progress in pharmaceutical manufacturing and is well positioned to become a leading producer of medicines and vaccines in the sub-region.
Dr Braka described the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry as a key partner in driving the reforms and industrial policies needed to grow the pharmaceutical sector.
She assured the Minister of WHO’s readiness to facilitate greater collaboration among relevant institutions.
On her part, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare expressed appreciation to the WHO for its continued support toward developing Ghana’s pharmaceutical industry.
She said government remained committed to increasing local production of medicines and vaccines as part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery and promote industrial growth.
The Minister announced that Government had recently approved the Pharmaceutical Policy, which would provide the framework for accelerating investment, promoting local manufacturing, and improving the competitiveness of Ghana’s pharmaceutical industry.
She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with the WHO, the Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders to build a robust pharmaceutical manufacturing sector capable of meeting the country’s healthcare needs while contributing to economic transformation.
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