Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced that the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has granted market authorization for the commercial production of Snake Anti-Venom Serum in Ghana.

He described this development as a pivotal moment for the country's pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

Minister Akandoh shared this news during his address at the Government Accountability Series held on Friday, July 18, 2025.

He emphasized that this initiative is a crucial step in Ghana's broader strategy to achieve self-reliance in producing vaccines and other essential medical supplies.