By Eugene Nyarko Jnr. | British Council, Accra | July 9, 2026
The President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH), Pharm. Owusu Donkor (PhD), has called on pharmacists across the country to prioritise patient welfare and strengthen collaboration within the profession.
He stressed that despite differences in areas of practice, all pharmacists share a common responsibility of protecting the health and wellbeing of Ghanaians.
Pharm. Donkor made the call while delivering an address as the Special Guest of Honour at the launch of the 4th Community Pharmacy Month Celebration and Bazaar, 2026, organised by the Community Practice Pharmacists Association (CPPA) at the British Council in Accra.
The event was held under the theme: “Community Pharmacist: Bridging the Gap in Primary Health Care Delivery.”
According to the PSGH President, pharmacists must avoid divisions that could weaken the profession and instead work together to improve healthcare outcomes.
“Whether we are community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, industrial pharmacists, academia, we are first and foremost pharmacists. Our primary responsibility is safeguarding the health of the everyday Ghanaian,” he said.
He emphasised that disagreements among various pharmacy groups should not overshadow their collective responsibility to patients.
“Let the infighting stop. We are there one for another,” Pharm. Donkor stated.
He also highlighted the importance of sustaining community pharmacy practice, describing it as the foundation upon which the wider pharmacy profession continues to grow.
He commended the immediate past CPPA Chairman, Dr. Ireland, for initiating the Community Pharmacy Month celebration, saying the continued observance of the programme demonstrated its relevance to the profession.
“If this was a bad idea, it would not have been sustained to this point,” he said.
Pharm. Donkor also encouraged stakeholders in the healthcare sector to adopt a collaborative approach when addressing challenges within community pharmacy practice.
He explained that while accountability remains important, issues affecting pharmacists should be addressed in a manner that protects the larger goal of improving healthcare delivery for ordinary Ghanaians.
He congratulated the CPPA leadership for organising the month-long celebration and pledged his support towards strengthening community pharmacy practice in Ghana.
