, Minister of Health on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, warned of a growing threat posed by illicit opioids in Ghana.
In a statement to Parliament, on illegal opioids in the Ghanaian Market, Akandoh emphasised that the increasing infiltration of these substances was a "matter of grave public health and national security concern." "… Mr Speaker, the opioid crisis is not just a health issue but a national emergency "… Mr Speaker, we need a coordinated and sustained response from all relevant sectors and the public," he said.
Akandoh revealed that Ghana's Food and Drugs Authority had confirmed the presence of unregistered Tramadol brands, including Trafanol, Tarapamol, and Tramaking, which had entered the country through unapproved routes.
He also noted that the recent British Broadcasting Coporation Africa Eye investigative report exposed the alleged exportation of unapproved drugs containing tapentadol and carisoprodol.
