GMA urges FDA to promptly inspect and verify pharmaceuticals cleared at Tema Port
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has urged the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to promptly inspect and verify pharmaceuticals cleared at the Tema Port.
A shipment containing vital antiretroviral medicines, tuberculosis, and malaria treatments, donated by the Global Fund, faced delays at the Tema Port, with only 14 out of 182 containers reaching the Ministry of Health after nearly a year due to unresolved third-party fees.
Dr. Richard Selormey, the General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, emphasized the importance of ensuring the integrity of these drugs.
He expressed concerns about potential expiration or compromise of the drugs due to inadequate storage conditions at the port.
Dr. Selormey stressed the FDA’s responsibility to ensure that all drugs entering the market are safe and effective for consumption.
He emphasized the need for proper inspection to guarantee the safety and efficacy of the medications, especially considering the conditions they may have been exposed to while at the port.
