Kofikrom Pharmacy Wins Integrity-Driven Pharmaceutical Distribution Company of the Year
Kofikrom Pharmacy Limited wins the “Integrity-Driven Pharmaceutical Distribution Company of the Year” 2023 at the just ended “The Ghana Business Integrity Awards (GBIAs)” held at the La Palm Royal Beach. . . The Ghana Business Integrity Awards is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates companies that have demonstrated exceptional integrity in their business practices. […]
Gambian Government Revokes License of Atlantic Pharmaceutical Company Limited
The Gambian government has permanently revoked the importation licence of Atlantic Pharmaceutical Company Limited. This decision comes after a task force reported on the death of over 70 children from kidney failure caused by tainted cough syrup imported from India. As a result, the government has sacked two executives of its Medicines Control Agency. The […]
Fake pharmaceutical industry thrives in West Africa
The counterfeit pharmaceutical industry is thriving in West Africa, with law enforcement agencies battling to crackdown on foreign-linked criminal syndicates, writes Emma Hooper. It is rare to have a conversation in Nigeria about the problem of falsified medicine without a mention of the My Pikin syrup tragedy. In 2009, 84 children were killed by a […]
Health Minister urges innovation and technology in pharma and healthcare sectors
The Minister of Health, Mr Kweku Agyemang-Manu has called for sustainable innovation and technologies to bridge the glaring industrialisation gaps in Ghana’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sector. He indicated that embracing future trends, technology, and innovation was the surest way to create a sustainable and inclusive healthcare system that would benefit the country and the people. […]
Ghana becomes the first country to approve Oxford malaria vaccine
A malaria vaccine developed by members of the University of Oxford team that created the AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab has been approved in its first market, Ghana. The R21/Matrix-M vaccine is only the second to ever be approved and is the first to exceed the World Health Organization (WHO) specified threshold of 75% efficacy over 12 […]
What Causes Asthma? The 6 Most Common Causes
Understanding what causes asthma can help you better manage its causes and triggers. Whether you, your child or another loved one has asthma, you can feel more in control by knowing your options for reducing asthma symptoms and managing its underlying causes. What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic condition that causes swelling and inflammation […]
Paracetamol Uses, Dosage, Side Effective & alternative
Generic name: paracetamol Brand names: Kibucet, Panadol, Calpol, Tylenol, Alvedon Dosage form: effervescent tablet, intravenous (infusion) injection, orally disintegrating tablet, oral capsule, oral powder, oral suspension, oral tablet, suppository Drug class: Miscellaneous analgesics What is paracetamol? Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic drug that is used to temporarily relieve mild-to-moderate pain and fever. It is commonly included as […]
Pharm. Kofi Addo-Agyekum adjudged Entrepreneur of the Year 2022
Pharm. Kofi Addo-Agyekum, Chief Executive Officer of a prominent pharmaceutical company, Kofikrom Pharmacy, has been recognised as the Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year in the pharmaceutical category at the prestigious 13th Ghana Entrepreneur and Corporate Executives Awards and Summit held in Accra recently. The esteemed accolade was presented to him by the organizers in recognition […]
Anaphylactic Shock: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
If you or someone you know experiences allergies, you’ve probably heard of the life-threatening reaction called anaphylactic shock. To help you better understand exactly what this condition is and how to manage it, experts offer a guide on what anaphylactic shock is, its symptoms, causes, risk factors and treatments. What is anaphylactic shock? Anaphylactic shock […]
Toxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust Could Raise Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Toxins From Grilling, Smoking & Car Exhaust: Toxic chemicals that develop from car exhaust, smoking and backyard grilling might increase your risk of developing the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests. These chemicals are called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). They form as coal, oil, gas, wood or tobacco burn. Flame grilling of meat […]