
Gov’t targets bigger share of Africa’s US$14bn pharma market
Kizito CUDJOE
Africa's annual pharmaceutical import bill of more than US$14billion is presenting an investment opportunity for Ghana, as government moves to expand domestic medicine production, attract capital into the industry and position the country as a manufacturing and export hub for West Africa.
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