Tag: Pharmaceuticals
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Pharmaceutical products manufacturers call for clear policy to boost local production
The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Ghana is calling on the government to outline a clear policy strategy on the local production and supply of pharmaceuticals in the country. According to the Association, the policy will help curb the over-reliance on imported drugs which has led to the decline in the provision of the necessary resources…
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Intravenous Infusion targets West African market as COVID-19 slows demand for medical supplies
Pharmaceutical company, Intravenous Infusion PLC (ILL), has announced plans to expand its market reach in the West African sub-region. According to the company, this is due to an expected decline in its revenue generation as major health facilities in Ghana record reductions in Outpatient Department (OPD) attendance and the postponement of elective surgeries due to…
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COVID-19: Banks to support pharmaceutical firms with GHS3bn loan package
The Ghana Association of Bankers has announced a GHS3 billion specialized loan package to support pharmaceutical companies operating in the country, as the coronavirus pandemic takes a toll on businesses. According to the Association, the pharmaceutical sector is a critical component in the fight against COVID-19, hence the need to assist the sector. The Association…