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Analysis on the Regulatory Frameworks of Vaccine Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana

  • Alfred Addy 1
  • Shadrach Asamoah-Atakorah 2
  • Nana Betse Morson 3
  • Godfrey Konnyebal 4
  • Margaret Henneh Arhin 5
  1. 1 Vice Principal at Assinman Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Fosu, Ghana
  2. 2 Senior Health Tutor, College Of Health and Well-Being, Kintampo
  3. 3 Tutor, Nurses Training College, Pantang, Accra
  4. 4 Deputy Chief Health Tutor, St Joseph Nursing Training College, Jirapa
  5. 5 Principal Health Tutor, C.H.N.M.T.C. Tanoso
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Abstract

Objective: Analyze Ghana's vaccine regulations framework to identify strengths, limitations and policy refinement opportunities regarding manufacturing/distribution.

Method: Structured CRuPAC legal review model encompassing comparative assessment of Food/Drugs Act and Public Health Act provisions based on identified criteria; investigation of rules, historical applications and guiding principles; counterargument evaluation; advice formulation integrates relevant case laws, specific legislation sections and academic literature.

Results: Robust ecosystem found but with bureaucracy/access constraints; precedent supports compulsory vaccination upholding safety/welfare principles.

Conclusions & Recommendations: Balance safety considerations and industrial growth incentives; expedite registration pathways for proven developers, offer tax incentives for local producers, leverage compulsory licensing during shortages; increase healthcare budgets for system strengthening.

Contributions: Granular legal analysis establishes evaluative baseline; structured CRuPAC assessment elucidates reform gaps; expansive literature review provides contextualization; reasoned interpretation of vague provisions based on legal theory; tailored, evidence-based recommendations.

Significance: Highlights precedents, incentives and measures to optimize policies for regulators/manufacturers/legislatures regarding emergency preparedness.

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Addy, A., Atakorah, S. A., Morson, N. B., Konnyebal, G., & Arhin, M. H. (2024). Analysis on the Regulatory Frameworks of Vaccine Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 1(1), 32-41. https://doi.org/10.69600/jchksa56

Addy, Alfred, et al. “Analysis on the Regulatory Frameworks of Vaccine Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana.” Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, vol. 1, no. 1, 2024, pp. 32-41. https://doi.org/10.69600/jchksa56.

Addy, Alfred, et al. “Analysis on the Regulatory Frameworks of Vaccine Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana.” Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery 1(1) (2024): 32-41. https://doi.org/10.69600/jchksa56

Addy, A., Atakorah, S. A., Morson, N. B., Konnyebal, G. and Arhin, M. H. (2024) ‘Analysis on the Regulatory Frameworks of Vaccine Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana’, Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 1(1), pp. 32-41. doi:10.69600/jchksa56.

Addy A, Atakorah SA, Morson NB, Konnyebal G, Arhin MH. Analysis on the Regulatory Frameworks of Vaccine Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana. GJNMID. 2024;1(1):32-41. doi:10.69600/jchksa56

A. Addy, S. A. Atakorah, N. B. Morson, G. Konnyebal, and M. H. Arhin, “Analysis on the Regulatory Frameworks of Vaccine Manufacturing and Distribution in Ghana,” Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, vol. 1, no. 1, pp. 32-41, 2024, doi: 10.69600/jchksa56.

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