# Vice President calls for stronger local pharmaceutical production to reduce medicine imports - MyJoyOnline

> Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger local pharmaceutical production as Ghana seeks to reduce its reliance on imported medicines and improve access to essential drugs.

- Published: 2026-09-25T21:30:28.716Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T02:30:29.410Z
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- Topics: Politics, Science and technology
- Involves: ACFO II Rashid Nisawu, Accra, Africa Health Collaborative, Africa Health Collaborative’s Youth Agenda, African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES), Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, Dr. Nathina Pakade, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy, Ministries enclave

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