Accra, Ghana – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in collaboration with the Tobacco Policy Action Fund for Africa (TOPAFA) project, has commenced a three-day training program aimed at implementing Smoke-Free Policies in Ghana. The training, which kicked off on [date], brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including FDA […]

Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a stern warning to the public to exercise extreme caution when purchasing palm oil, citing ongoing concerns about the adulteration of cancerous substances, notably the notorious ‘Sudan Four’ dye. This warning comes amidst the FDA’s continued efforts to […]

In a historic display of solidarity, 14 African countries and numerous partners have pledged over $45 million to support the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Investment Round, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at securing sustainable financing for the global health leader. The commitments were made during the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has requested manufacturers of mpox in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) to submit expressions of interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) as the demand for diagnostic tests surges globally. Since 2022, WHO has delivered around 150,000 diagnostic tests for mpox worldwide, with over a quarter going to […]