Dr. Bernice Makafui Brempong, Senior Executive in charge of Investments in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals at the Office of the President, has been honoured at the 10th Women of Excellence Awards.

The awards ceremony, held on March 7, 2025, to commemorate International Women’s Day, saw Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang presenting the award to Dr. Brempong in recognition of her contributions to the development of the pharmaceutical industry in Ghana.

Driven by her passion for healthcare innovation and governance, Dr. Brempong is a strong advocate for policies that promote sustainable healthcare solutions.

She is also committed to empowering women and young professionals in science, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.

Her remarkable contributions have earned her multiple awards, including:

Africa Outstanding Professional Award (2022)

Most Outstanding Female in Pharmaceuticals in Ghana Award (2022)

50 Most Influential Women in Ghana Award (2023)

Beyond her corporate and advisory roles, Dr. Brempong has been actively involved in public health research, spearheading studies on:

Vaccine manufacturing feasibility

Medication shortages

Cardiovascular disease care

Before her appointment at the Office of the President, she served as the Chief Executive Officer of Makhealth Pharmaceuticals Limited.

She previously worked with some of Ghana’s leading pharmaceutical companies, including Ernest Chemists Limited and Entrance Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Dr. Brempong holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Master of Science degree in Entrepreneurship from University College London, both obtained concurrently in 2022.

She also earned a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, Legon, in 2016.

Her academic background, combined with her extensive industry experience, has enabled her to blend healthcare expertise with business acumen to drive innovation in healthcare solutions.

The Ghana Women of Excellence Awards is organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection to celebrate International Women’s Day. The 2025 edition was themed: “Empowering the Ghanaian Woman for National Development.”