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Ghana, Egypt Agree on Faster Pharmaceutical Registration

By Ishmeal

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President John Dramani Mahama has met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Summit.

The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Ghana and Egypt, particularly in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.President Mahama said the two countries agreed to streamline the registration process for Egyptian pharmaceutical products in Ghana.

According to him, the move is aimed at improving access to healthcare products while also attracting more investment into Ghana’s pharmaceutical sector.President Mahama disclosed the agreement in a post on Facebook after the engagement on Monday, October 5

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The streamlined registration process is expected to make it easier for approved Egyptian pharmaceutical products to enter the Ghanaian market.

The discussions form part of efforts to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen economic and healthcare cooperation between Ghana and Egypt.

The two countries are expected to continue discussions on how the agreement can be implemented to support healthcare access and investment.

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By Ishmeal

Ishmeal Ntakor is a Ghanaian journalist, blogger, digital marketer, content creator, and media professional with interests in journalism, digital communication, healthcare, tourism, social development, and storytelling. He has experience in researching, writing, editing, and publishing news stories, features, articles, and digital content. His work covers current affairs, human-interest stories, entertainment, sports, tourism, social issues, and community developments. Ishmeal is also the founder and personality behind NationsBlogger, a digital media and blogging platform focused on news, entertainment, sports, trending stories, tourism, social issues, and public-interest content. Through his media work, he uses digital platforms to inform, educate, and connect with audiences. Educational Background Ishmeal has an interdisciplinary academic background spanning healthcare, digital marketing, and journalism. His qualifications include: - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Diagnostic Medical Imaging – University of Cape Coast (UCC) -Degree in Digital Marketing – IPMC College of Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Communication His background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging has given him academic exposure to healthcare and medical imaging, while his studies in Digital Marketing and Journalism have strengthened his abilities in communication, media production, digital strategy, content creation, and online storytelling. He has developed skills in SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, PPC, content strategy, social media content creation, YouTube scripting, online journalism, and digital brand development. Beyond journalism and digital marketing, Ishmeal has a strong interest in tourism, history, exploration, interviews, current affairs, entertainment, and community development. As a media professional, Ishmeal believes in research, responsible reporting, accuracy, continuous learning, and telling stories that matter. He continues to combine his academic background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging at UCC, Digital Marketing at IPMC, and Journalism and Communication to build a diverse career across media, digital marketing, healthcare communication, and tourism. Ishmeal Ntakor is committed to growing NationsBlogger and using journalism and digital media to inform, educate, and engage audiences in Ghana and beyond