MOH to investigate FDA, Tobinco “war”

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moyo 10 years ago

Dr. Owusu-Ampofo is suggesting that the the FDA is pursuing a personal vendetta against the Tobinco or what. the FDA has a duty to protect the public and if Tobinco feels they have been wrongfully accused, they can go to cour ...
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Dr. Owusu-Ampofo is suggesting that the the FDA is pursuing a personal vendetta against the Tobinco or what. the FDA has a duty to protect the public and if Tobinco feels they have been wrongfully accused, they can go to court.
David 10 years ago

Which court? Are you now arriving from Mars? With shameless Atuguba and co. as judges? Forget it moyo.shine your eyes.

Which court? Are you now arriving from Mars? With shameless Atuguba and co. as judges? Forget it moyo.shine your eyes.
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Gaanaman 10 years ago

Moyo, I can understand what you are saying but can’t agree with you 100%, with all respect. As much as we all expect the FDA to protect the citizenry we must also expect fairness and Justice (which unfortunately can never b ...
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Moyo, I can understand what you are saying but can’t agree with you 100%, with all respect. As much as we all expect the FDA to protect the citizenry we must also expect fairness and Justice (which unfortunately can never be found in our dear nation). Hon. Moyo, this Opuni man is very arrogant, vindictive and unfair. If you don't talk his political language you are against him, Period. I had to close down my business (sacked 15 employees and asked them to go to Opuni for jobs).That's why I hate politics.NPP, NDC, PPP and others none of them puts roof on top of my head neither do they put food on my table. Thank God I don't have to deal with Opuni's arrogance again. I am enjoying my retirement with my Grand kids now.
I don't know the whole story between Tobinko and Opuni but as a former Cosmetic Products Agent for some Top European manufacturers I know how Opuni can be. I know that man personally. His arrogance earned him some beatings in Kumasi sometime ago. In one of my meetings with him I was very surprised the manner he talk to his assistant as if he was talking to his son. Wow! One needs to know Opuni. Academically he is good (and that make him feel as the most intelligent man on the earth), when it come to his field (As an orthopedic surgeon) the man will do the work and I wouldn't take that away from him BUT with the Kind of temper he has, coupled with his arrogance, Opuni will not survive long ....... Opuni is just not an administrator but I heard he pumped his money into politics so Egya Atta moved him from the operating room where he was saving lives to FDA where he is always fighting, even with women importers and manufacturers who refuse his sexual advances. Hmmm! Asem beba dabi!
KWAKU MANU 10 years ago

This is not the first time he is in the news. After his affair with that woman

This is not the first time he is in the news. After his affair with that woman
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 10 years ago

I wonder why Tobinco sent fake condoms to only the Volta Region?
Was this not an all-die-be-die war mission to punish Voltarians for rejecting Nana Addo?
What else could this be?

I wonder why Tobinco sent fake condoms to only the Volta Region?
Was this not an all-die-be-die war mission to punish Voltarians for rejecting Nana Addo?
What else could this be?
KWAKU MANU 10 years ago

HOW CAN ONE BE SO VICIOUS.? DID YOU DREAM ABOUT FAKE CONDOMS TO VOLTA REGION OE SOMEBODY TOLD YOU. GOD WILL PUMISH YOU FOR SPREADING VILE PROPAGANDA AGAINST AN INNOCENT MAN.

HOW CAN ONE BE SO VICIOUS.? DID YOU DREAM ABOUT FAKE CONDOMS TO VOLTA REGION OE SOMEBODY TOLD YOU. GOD WILL PUMISH YOU FOR SPREADING VILE PROPAGANDA AGAINST AN INNOCENT MAN.
Nkobesie 10 years ago

Statutory bodies to carry out their mandate. Dr. Owusu Ampofo can raise an issue about the piecemeal nature in which the FDA is handling this particular case. But to call for the intervention of the MOH is preposterous. In an ...
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Statutory bodies to carry out their mandate. Dr. Owusu Ampofo can raise an issue about the piecemeal nature in which the FDA is handling this particular case. But to call for the intervention of the MOH is preposterous. In any event, who is he to be making such a demand in the first place? In the initial release concerning this matter, the FDA did acknowledge that some members of their staff were under investigation,so what is this gentleman 'crowing' about, raising questions about how large quantitities of supposedly sub-standard drugs entered the market in this country. Is he a visitor from the planet Mars? Rather than question the motive of the FDA for taking such a firm stand now, we should be thankful that something concrete is being done to protect the health and safety of our citizens!
Honestman 10 years ago

I find the import of this article worrying. We as citizens have to choose between our health and One man's selfish business. Let's even assume that FDB slept on the job which TOBINCO took advantage of and sneaked those fake d ...
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I find the import of this article worrying. We as citizens have to choose between our health and One man's selfish business. Let's even assume that FDB slept on the job which TOBINCO took advantage of and sneaked those fake drugs into the country, is Dr. Frimpong suggesting that after FDB has "awoken from their sleep" they (FDB) should just keep their mouths shut while innocent Ghanaians get killed slowly as a result of TOBINCO's criminality? Dr. Frimpong come again with "Further and Better particulars"
KOKU AMEVOR 10 years ago

Why should FDB allow local entaprnaurs to invest soo much in imports, allowdistribution through out the countey especially throu governmant hospitals befor they come to tell us that the drugs are fake. If the drugs are indeed ...
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Why should FDB allow local entaprnaurs to invest soo much in imports, allowdistribution through out the countey especially throu governmant hospitals befor they come to tell us that the drugs are fake. If the drugs are indeed fake then we would all be dead before they woke from their sleep. They should all be sacked. Either for destroying a good coorporate indegeneous citizen or for allowing 'fake' drugs to be distributed throughout the country and mostly dispensed to Ghanaians
JABAAH 10 years ago

THIS SO- CALLED DOCTOR FRIMPONG, OR HOW DOES HE CALL HIMSELF, IS A PAID PROPAGANDIST OF TOBINCO. BY ALL MEANS, LET US ENCOURAGE GHANAIAN ENTREPRENEURS, BUT LET US ALSO CONDEMN THEM WHEN THEY TRY TO PULL A FAST ONE ON UNSUSPEC ...
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THIS SO- CALLED DOCTOR FRIMPONG, OR HOW DOES HE CALL HIMSELF, IS A PAID PROPAGANDIST OF TOBINCO. BY ALL MEANS, LET US ENCOURAGE GHANAIAN ENTREPRENEURS, BUT LET US ALSO CONDEMN THEM WHEN THEY TRY TO PULL A FAST ONE ON UNSUSPECTING GHANAIANS. TOMINCO IS A DISGRACE IN THIS MATTER
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MARK 10 years ago

ARE WE SURE THIS NOT ANOTHER STANCE TO DESTROY A GHANAIAN COMPANY TO BENEFIT A FOREIGN COMPANY

ARE WE SURE THIS NOT ANOTHER STANCE TO DESTROY A GHANAIAN COMPANY TO BENEFIT A FOREIGN COMPANY
ob ob 10 years ago

Don't forget that Rawlings said we should not buy Ghana goods because they were opposing his rules.

Don't forget that Rawlings said we should not buy Ghana goods because they were opposing his rules.
SUGLO -JAPAN 10 years ago

I believe that the FDA is up to something and not the welfare of the
citizenry,something is under the carpet.

I believe that the FDA is up to something and not the welfare of the
citizenry,something is under the carpet.
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Mjolinir 10 years ago

.... Am I the only one surprised at the clear declaration of incompetence by the FDA in admitting that an easily identifiable company which has operated in this country for many years and pays taxes into state coffers, was ab ...
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.... Am I the only one surprised at the clear declaration of incompetence by the FDA in admitting that an easily identifiable company which has operated in this country for many years and pays taxes into state coffers, was able to "smuggle" supposedly fake drugs into the country through the approved routes. I believe a thorough investigation into the matter is long overdue. Only God knows what else in our pharmacies and drug stores is unlicensed and may have negative effects on health care delivery. I recall the complaints made by some doctors concerning what they believed to be fake medication in circulation which were compromising their ability to treat their patients effectively. What happened to those responsible? The head of the FDA should spare us the unnecessary commentary and bow his head in shame. Give us a list of the supposedly fake medication, prosecute the importer as well as your agents at the ports who allowed these drugs in, reform the processes governing drug licensing and earn your salary. I'm sick and tired of hearing government appointees try to justify their failures (quit if you think you can't function effectively in the current environment, we the people will acknowledge that effort to make a difference). Stop playing tsakele with people's lives!
Kofi Mankatta 10 years ago

Is anyone surprised at the incompetence of FDA and its CEO? The man in 2009 used very crude means to get his Board chairman and some very top world recognised technocrats whom he met in the FDA out. To date they are all at ho ...
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Is anyone surprised at the incompetence of FDA and its CEO? The man in 2009 used very crude means to get his Board chairman and some very top world recognised technocrats whom he met in the FDA out. To date they are all at home. This was a strategy to entrench dictatorship in FDA. Nobody in that place, not even the acting Board chair can caution the CEO. Do business with FDA and you will be shocked at the level of arrogance and crudeness. Long live Ghana
MENSAH 10 years ago

I think THE FDA SHOULD PUBLISH ALL OTHER MEDICATIONS(NARCOTICS & CHEMICALS)THAT TOBINCO IMPORTED & DISTRIBUTED TO THE MARKET IN GHANA,INCLUDING THE HOSPITALS AND ALL PHARMACY SHOPS.
We need the list of the 93 DRUGS/MEDICATIO ...
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I think THE FDA SHOULD PUBLISH ALL OTHER MEDICATIONS(NARCOTICS & CHEMICALS)THAT TOBINCO IMPORTED & DISTRIBUTED TO THE MARKET IN GHANA,INCLUDING THE HOSPITALS AND ALL PHARMACY SHOPS.
We need the list of the 93 DRUGS/MEDICATION,that are not registered in Ghana,by the FDA,so everyone would know,what they are buying and taking in their system/body.
MAN'S LIFE IS NOT MANY,TO TAKE CHANCES ON SOME.WE HAVE ONLY ONE LIFE,AND CAN'T BE COMPROMISED WITH.
FDA should call SPADE,A SPADE,BUT NOT A SHOVEL.
FDA has to answer questions on how these huge volume of unregistered medications slipped through their cracks,to find its way in the government agency like THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH(GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS & CLINICS),PHARMACEUTICAL STORES ETC.
There has to be reforms,in the way, FAKE MEDICATIONS ARE TRACKED IN THE NATION,TO AVERT IMPENDING DOOM,IN THE HEALTH OF THE CITIZENRY.
TOBINCO'S BOSS has to be prosecuted and jailed,to use him as scapegoat,to other pharmacy companies,who import medications into the country.
If even,well authenticated/approved/sanitized medications have side effects,how can we be sure of FAKE ONES?
THAT IS SUICIDAL.
THAT'S MY WHOLE POINT.
TONY 10 years ago

I think this is a very good suggestion. Let an independent body do the investigation so that the good people of Ghana will know who is telling what.

I think this is a very good suggestion. Let an independent body do the investigation so that the good people of Ghana will know who is telling what.
xhlemiso 10 years ago

How did this individual obtain his PHD, if indeed that is what he is? Is he calling for for an investigation into a body mandated by law to do exactly what the FDA is doing? The man lacks both common sense
and academic sense ...
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How did this individual obtain his PHD, if indeed that is what he is? Is he calling for for an investigation into a body mandated by law to do exactly what the FDA is doing? The man lacks both common sense
and academic sense. He is either in the pocket of TOBINCO or just an idiot. What needs to be done is for Tobinco to be prosecuted for knowingly selling fake drugs. Tobinco is a clear and present danger and it is a matter for all Ghanaians.

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