The Upper West Regional Hospital has taken a significant step towards ensuring the safety and effectiveness of health products.
This has been achieved by being designated as a sentinel site for safety monitoring of health products by the Food and Drugs Authority in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service.
As a sentinel site, the hospital will play a pivotal role in collecting and reporting data on adverse events and other safety concerns related to various health products, including medications, medical devices, and vaccines.
This information will help manufacturers and regulatory bodies to identify potential risks and take appropriate action to protect public health.
By serving as a sentinel site, the Upper West Regional Hospital is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to the safety of its patients and the community.
This designation acknowledges the hospital's expertise and infrastructure for monitoring and reporting on the safety of health products, and its crucial role in safeguarding public health.