Accra, October 2026
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has launched Ghana’s Pharmaceutical Policy on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The policy aims to attract investment, expand local pharmaceutical production, improve access to quality and affordable medicines, and reduce the country’s dependence on imported pharmaceutical products.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, emphasised the importance of strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing to attract investment, create jobs and enhance the competitiveness of Ghanaian manufacturers. She also highlighted Ghana’s ambition to become a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing hub in the sub-region.
The policy is particularly relevant to the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), as five pharmaceutical companies currently operate under the Free Zones Scheme. Its implementation presents opportunities to attract further investment, expand production capacity and enhance the export potential of pharmaceutical products.
The Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA) was represented by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Finance and Administration, Mr. Hamidu Sibiri Musah, accompanied by officers of the Authority.