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The FDA has promoted the "Fight the Fakes" campaign, which aims to inform Ghanaians about the dangers of substandard and falsified medicines. In 2023, the FDA approved a
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government agency responsible for the inspection, certification and proper distribution of foods and food products as well as drugs in
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exist to ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of human and veterinary
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researchers, making Ghana the first country to approve it for use.
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Grover, Natalie; Rigby, Jennifer; Rigby, Jennifer (2023-04-14).
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Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
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The board was established by the Food and Drugs Law 1992,
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