The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has strongly condemned the physical assault of a pharmacy staff member and a female client at the e-Pride Chemist located within Burma Camp in Accra.
The attack, captured on CCTV and widely circulated on social media, allegedly involved a non-uniformed officer of the Ghana Armed Forces identified as Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) Mensah Williams.
In a press statement dated Thursday, October 30, 2025, the PSGH described the incident as “barbaric, reprehensible, and utterly unacceptable,” noting that it violates the fundamental rights and dignity of healthcare workers and clients.
“Such conduct not only violates the fundamental human rights and dignity of the victims but also constitutes a grave affront to public trust and the sanctity of healthcare spaces,” the statement signed by PSGH President, Pharm. Paul Owusu Donkor, PhD, said.
According to the Society, a delegation visited e-Pride Chemist to verify the reports and to assure the pharmacy team of its full support in seeking justice.
The PSGH expressed “deep empathy and solidarity with the pharmacy personnel and the female client who endured this traumatic ordeal,” adding that the victims would receive “the necessary psychological and professional support.”
The statement further emphasized the crucial role of community pharmacists as frontline healthcare providers who serve under challenging conditions to ensure access to essential medicines and care.
“An attack on pharmacy personnel is therefore an attack on public health and on the safety of every Ghanaian who depends on pharmacy services for their well-being,” the PSGH stressed.
The Society urged both the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces to ensure that the matter is investigated thoroughly and justice delivered without delay.
“We implore the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces to pursue this matter to its logical conclusion, ensuring that justice is served swiftly and transparently,” the statement added.
While condemning the act, the PSGH commended the Ghana Armed Forces for its prompt intervention and arrest of the suspect, describing the move as evidence of institutional discipline and professionalism.
“We trust that disciplinary processes, thorough investigation, and prosecution of the perpetrator in accordance with the laws of the Republic will be expedited to reinforce public confidence in the Armed Forces’ zero-tolerance stance toward such misconduct,” it said.
The Society reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the dignity and professional integrity of pharmacists nationwide and called on all stakeholders to ensure that healthcare facilities remain safe and respectful environments.
“We urge all stakeholders to work together to ensure that healthcare spaces remain zones of respect, safety, and service to humanity,” the statement noted.
The PSGH was established in 1935 as the umbrella professional body for pharmacists in Ghana, promoting ethical standards, professional excellence, and public health advocacy.
