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The Ashanti Regional Police Command has intercepted a truck loaded with suspected unregistered pharmaceutical products and arrested six persons during a targeted, intelligence-led operation at the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi. The swoop forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ghana Police Service and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to …

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a urgent public health alert warning Ganaiss about the presence of falsified HIV diagnostic kits circulating in the market. The counterfeit kits, identified as VISITECT CD4 Advanced Disease test kits with lot number 0001586, pose a significant risk to public health due …

Ghana is sitting on a ticking public health time bomb, and the most disturbing reality is that it is unfolding in plain sight. Across markets, streets, lorry stations, and even social media platforms, illegal herbal tea peddlers—masquerading as “health experts”—are flooding the country with unapproved so-called “green tea” mixtures, freely …

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has shut down 16 food service establishments in the Greater Accra Region for operating without valid Food Hygiene Permits. The affected facilities, including The Cheesecake House, Dolce Frizzante, Onda, and Alora Beach Resort, were closed for failing to meet regulatory requirements. This enforcement action …

Numerous revellers in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti region, have voiced concerns over the lack of micro beer in the city during the holiday season. In places known for their exciting nightlife, such as Krofrom, Bantama, Adum, Maxima, Asafo, and Kwadaso, the shortage was particularly acute. Several operators said …

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a public alert about current fraudulent recruitment practices that target job seekers. These scams frequently involve fraudulent emails or messages that demand money or personal information in exchange for a job at the FDA. The FDA has cautioned the public against responding …