The Minister of Health designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, yesterday inaugurated the third West Africa Pharma and Healthcare Expo 2024 at the Accra International Conference Centre, bringing together stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry to explore the transformative potential of digital innovations in healthcare delivery.
Dr. Okoe-Boye highlighted the profound impact of technology on healthcare, citing statistics that showcased the promising trajectory of digital health solutions in West Africa. He praised Ghana’s progress, particularly initiatives such as telemedicine and the National Electronic Pharmacy Platform (NEPP), spearheaded by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
The NEPP, with its robust regulatory frameworks and public-private collaborations, has already witnessed remarkable success in enhancing healthcare access and patient safety. Dr. Okoe-Boye assured stakeholders of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s vision of making Ghana a pharmaceutical hub, urging collaboration and innovation towards a healthier future for all.
Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy Chairman, Mr. Harrison K. Abutiate, outlined the chamber’s mission to champion pharmaceutical excellence in Ghana and beyond. He provided insight into the chamber’s structure, comprising the National Executive Council (NEC) and the General Assembly, and urged stakeholders to leverage the chamber’s resources and expertise for mutual advancement and innovation in healthcare delivery.
Marketing Director of WAPHC Ghana, organisers of the exhibition, Mr. Thomas James, mentioned that the pharmaceutical medical and healthcare industry of Ghana was valued roughly at US$2bn, with majority of its product requirements met from imports.
The exhibition brought together wholesalers, dealers, distributors, hospitals, and influential decision-makers in Ghana and other African countries to explore the latest innovations and trends in healthcare delivery.
