KNUST Pharmacy Dean warns against rising self-medication and drug abuse in Ghana

The Head of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Isaac Ayensu, has raised concerns over the increasing practice of self-medication and drug abuse in Ghana, warning that it poses significant public health risks.65 years of pharmacy education The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at KNUST, Ghana’s pioneer pharmacy school, is marking its 65th anniversary with a series of activities organised by the Ghana Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (GPSA)-KNUST.

However, Mr Yalley expressed optimism about the future of pharmacy education and practice in Ghana, saying the association’s goal is to develop future leaders in the pharmaceutical sector.