Pharm. Dr. Samuel Kow Donkoh<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) is calling on the government to expedite the clearance of health commodities from the Global Fund at the country\u2019s port.<\/p>\n
According to the PSGH, the commodities including Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test kits (RDTs), Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs), Anti Retro Virals (ARVs) among others, worth $45 million, have not been cleared from the port since August 2023.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued and signed by the PSGH President, Pharm. Dr. Samuel Kow Donkoh,
the delay in clearance is because Global Fund as part of its policy does not finance taxes and levies of the commodities from the port.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe PSGH understands that there is currently complete stock-out of malaria RDTS. While some health facilities do not have stocks of ARVs, there will be complete stock out of ARVs in the country by May 2024,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
It further noted that the deadlock, \u201cimperils the health and well-being of numerous Ghanaians grappling with the debilitating conditions of HIV\/AIDS, TB and Malaria.\u201d<\/p>\n
The statement also indicated that Ghana\u2019s recent commitment of US$2 million to the Global Fund\u2019s seventh replenishment underscores its dedication to global health initiatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cYet, the delay in clearing vital medications presents a disconcerting dissonance between our professed commitment and actionable steps.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis disjunction risks undermining partnerships and tarnishing Ghana\u2019s international reputation in the battle against these diseases,\u201d the PSGH stressed.<\/p>\n
It said good storage practices are essential in the supply chain of health commodities, adding that in the interim, \u201cthe PSGH requests that the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) inspects the commodities and ensure that the conditions under which the products are being stored are not detrimental.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also request quarantine of the products upon clearance and a full assay or quality control assessment by the FDA before the products are made available to patients. As friends of the human race, we make the patients interest the foremost issue with respect to safety and quality,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n
The PSGH expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders in devising swift solutions to ensure unfettered access to essential health commodities.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs global priorities evolve, we urge domestic dialogues on financing mechanisms to safeguard these vital initiatives. Through concerted endeavours, we can guarantee equitable access to medications and other health commodities, enabling all Ghanaians to lead healthy and productive lives,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n
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