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NARCOC rolls out National Drug Control Master plan to check trafficking and abuse
The Narcotics Control Commission (NARCOC) in collaboration with the ECOWAS Commission is implementing some strategies as part of efforts to control and prevent illicit drug trafficking and abuse in the country. The issue of illicit drug trafficking and abuse control measures, according to NARCOC, has become necessary due to its constant threat to the security […]
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Bliss GVS Ghana ends donation of antimalarial drugs in Tema
Global Pharmaceutical Company, Bliss GVS Ghana, under its ‘ACT for Africa’ campaign, has donated antimalarial and other essential medicines at the Tema General Hospital and the Narh-Bita College respectively. In all, the company made a donation of GHC 225,000.00 worth of antimalarial drugs to ten selected hospitals, schools, colleges, and markets in Takoradi, Koforidua, Kumasi, […]
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FDA launches ‘Daabi-say no to drug abuse’ campaign at Achimota School
The Food and Drugs Authority in collaboration with the 1997 Old Achimotan Association have organised a BONFIRE NIGHT & DAABI CAMPAIGN on March 25, 2022, to mitigate the challenge of substance abuse among the youth in Ghana. The event commemorates the official launch of the DAABI Campaign in schools and formed part of the Association’s […]
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Stabilise cedi-dollar rate to boost investor confidence – CEO, M&G Pharmaceuticals
A leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical products in Ghana, M&G Pharmaceuticals, is urging the government to ensure the stability of the dollar rate against the Ghana Cedi. According to the manufacturing firm, inasmuch as the government has rolled out policies aimed at addressing the problem, the depreciation rate of the cedi against the dollar impacts gravely […]
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Drugs found in body of late Foo Fighters drummer
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins had opioids, marijuana and other drugs in his system before he died, Colombian investigators say. A toxicology report showed traces of 10 substances in his body, including anti-depressants. The cause of death remains unknown and investigators did not say if the mix of drugs was a factor. Hawkins, 50, died […]
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USP calls for continuous stakeholder collaboration on drug safety in Ghana
Not-for-profit medicine standards NGO, United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) has called for continuous stakeholder collaboration in Ghana’s medical product quality assurance sector to strengthen surveillance mechanisms. This the organisation says, is needed to ensure the quality of medicines on the Ghanaian market. The Director of USP Ghana/PQM+ West Africa, Kwasi Poku Boateng made this call at […]
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Two nabbed for possession of 88 parcels of narcotics they’ve labelled ‘MTN’
Two suspects have been arrested for possessing 88 parcels of suspected narcotic drugs by the Koforidua District Police of the Eastern Regional Police Command. Information from the officer in charge D/C Inspector Edwin Tetteh indicates that the arrest was made at Friday dawn by the night patrol team. The police report says the two suspects […]
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Cocaine trafficking syndicate of Ghanaian origin arrested, jailed in UK
A gang of drug traffickers have been arrested through a joint operation by Ghanaian officials and their counterparts from the United Kingdom. The arrest led to the seizure of 38 kilograms of cocaine, estimated to be valued at £2.88 million. The suspects are; Eric Kusi Appiah, 51; Albert Kaakyire Gyamfi, 52; Jennifer Agyemang, 38 years; […]
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Weija: Man arrested for allegedly smuggling narcotic drugs into police cells
The Weija Divisional Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Christian Danso, for allegedly smuggling suspected narcotics into the police cells located at the Weija toll booth in Accra. On the 12th of January 2022, police personnel, while on duty at the Weija toll booth station, noticed that smoke was emanating from the direction of […]
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Police in Accra declare war on illicit drug business
The Accra Regional Police Command has declared war on illicit drug business within the metropolis. According to the Command, it has intensified its operations to arrest importers, farmers, distributors as well as users of illegal substances. Reports from the Command revealed that it has arrested suspects with 621 parcels of dried leaves suspected to be […]
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Gbetsile: 36-year-old gardener arrested for possession of narcotic drugs
The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old man for possessing Narcotic Drugs without lawful authority. The suspect, Haruna Iddrisu, was arrested at Gbetsile near Ashaiman where he was found with 228 slabs of dried leaves, all suspected to be Indian Hemp. The Regional Police gathered that a drug syndicate that has been on […]
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Ketu South: Man arrested with narcotics en route to Aflao
The Ketu South Police Highway Patrol team have arrested a man onboard a Toyota Seana vehicle heading towards Aflao for possession of narcotic substances. The suspect, Adebayor Adesa Ako, who is currently in police custody was arrested after the Highway Police Patrol Team stationed within the Ketu South Municipality stopped the Toyota Seana commercial vehicle […]
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Colombia’s most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured
Colombia’s most-wanted drug trafficker and the leader of the country’s largest criminal gang has been captured. Dairo Antonio Úsuga, better known as Otoniel, was seized after a joint operation by the army, air force and police on Saturday. The government had offered a $800,000 (£582,000) reward for information about his whereabouts, while the US placed […]
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UNODC, CEMLAWS Africa commend Nigeria, others for efforts in fight against maritime crime
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Centre for Maritime Law and Security (CEMLAWS) Africa have commended the Government of Nigeria, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Navy for their sustained efforts in the fight against maritime crime, during the opening of a four-day Inter-Agency Expert Consultative […]
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W/R FDA to clamp down on substandard, falsified drugs
The Western Region Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched a campaign to combat substandard and falsified medicines in Ghana. This campaign to the FDA is to ensure that quality, safe and officious medical products are available in the Ghanaian market. The Western Regional Head for the Authority, Abu Sumaila, indicated that […]
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Samuel Kow Donkoh elected president of Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has elected Samuel Kow Donkoh as its new president to serve for a 2-year term. The election was held at the Society’s annual general meeting held last week. He was elected alongside other national officers namely; Kwabena Asante Offei, Vice President; Silas Agyekum, Honorary Treasurer and Dr. Richmond Adusa-Poku, […]
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Nigeria: Suspected drug dealer arrested in church
A suspected drug dealer has been arrested in a popular pentecostal church in Lagos. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) disclosed this on Sunday via a statement issued by its spokesman, Femi Babafemi, He said NDLEA operatives trailed the suspect to Ojodu Berger in the Ikeja area of the state. Channels Television gathered that […]
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Unemployment may lead people into drugs – Narcotics Control C‘ssion
The Head of Greater Accra Regional Narcotics Control Commission (NCC), David Adjetey Adjei has mentioned unemployment as could of the factors that lead people to use and/or abuse drugs in Ghana. Narcotic drug use, its abuse, and trafficking have been a worrying trend across Ghana, especially in city centres and ghettos. In most cases, the […]
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FDA organises blood donation exercise to restock national blood bank
The Management and Staff of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in collaboration with the National Blood Donors Association, Ghana (NABDAG) on Friday, 23rd July 2021 embarked on a Voluntary National Blood Donation Exercise under the theme, ‘Donate blood, Save a life’ to shore up blood at the National Blood Bank as part of its […]
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