The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana says the country’s electronic pharmacy system is helping to improve healthcare in a big way.
The system, called the Ghana National Electronic Pharmacy Platform (GNEPP), or “e-pharmacy,” was introduced by former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. It allows people to get healthcare services online.
With this platform, patients can talk to doctors, get diagnoses, receive prescriptions, and even access specialist care without always visiting a hospital. This is especially helpful for people living in areas where healthcare services are limited.
Speaking during the Society’s 90th anniversary event, its president, Paul Owusu Donkor, said the system has made medicines more available and more affordable for many people.
He described the e-pharmacy platform as a “game changer,” saying it has greatly improved access to pharmaceutical services.
However, he also pointed out that not everyone is benefiting equally. People in rural areas still face challenges because of poor internet access and limited infrastructure.
He said more effort is needed to make sure both urban and rural communities can fully use the platform.
“We’ve made good progress, but we need to focus more on everyday users everywhere so they can take full advantage of these services and improve their health,” he explained.
He added that the Society strongly believes tele-pharmacy is key to making medicines easier to access and more affordable.
Donkor also called on leaders to take steps to expand the system, especially in remote areas, so more people can benefit.
In recent years, Ghana has been investing more in digital healthcare to improve services and make care more accessible to everyone.
