The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery within correctional facilities, joining stakeholders at the launch of the Ghana Prisons Service Medicines and Equipment Bank Initiative.

The initiative, officially launched on March 26, 2026, in Accra under the theme “Prison Health is Public Health: Strategic Mobilisation of Drugs and Medical Supplies for Prisoners Across the Country,” seeks to ensure a steady and coordinated supply of essential medicines and medical equipment across prison facilities nationwide.

Representing the PSGH President, Pharm. Paul Owusu Donkor, the Deputy Executive and Projects Manager of the Society, Dr. Harry Amoaning Okyere, pledged an undisclosed cash contribution towards the initiative. He further assured the Service of PSGH’s commitment to mobilising essential medicines to support the programme.

Speaking at the event, the Director-General of Prisons, Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, described the initiative as a strategic intervention under the Think Prisons 360° agenda, aimed at strengthening the management of both acute and chronic conditions among inmates. She emphasised that access to quality healthcare within prisons is not only a public health priority but also a fundamental human rights issue.

The PSGH’s support builds on a long-standing partnership with the Ghana Prisons Service. Over the years, the Society has consistently undertaken outreach programmes to correctional facilities in regions hosting its Annual General Meetings, providing essential medicines and delivering education on the rational use of medicines to both prison officers and inmates.

The most recent  among these engagements are visits to the Ankaful Prisons in 2025, the Sekondi Central Prisons in 2024, and the Tamale Central Prisons in 2023.

The launch event attracted key stakeholders across the health and security sectors, including representatives from the Pharmacy Council, development partners, and the Ministry of Health. Several institutions pledged their support, underscoring a shared commitment to improving health outcomes within correctional facilities.

The Medicines and Equipment Bank is expected to serve as a centralised platform for mobilising, managing, and distributing medical supplies, ultimately contributing to improved healthcare delivery for inmates and reinforcing the broader public health system.