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Prof Samuel Ato Duncan
The President General of COA Research and Manufacturing Company, producers of COA Mixture, Prof Samuel Ato Duncan has warned alternative drug producers to desist from using the COA brand to market their medicines.
Addressing the press on Tuesday, Prof. Duncan said there had been a worrying trend where some herbal medicine producers deceive the public by associating their product to the COA brand.
The development, he said, was an affront to the practice and threatened to seek legal action if they do not stop.
He added that, “the COA formula is unique and confidential. I am the only one with the formula and even my wife and children do not have; so there is nothing on the market like COA.”
“Those imitating the drug and presenting it as the same as COA are warned. We have consulted the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and if it continues, the laws would catch up with them,” he added.
The company, he said, was committed to the wellbeing of Ghanaians and also complement government’s efforts of providing quality healthcare to citizens.
“The wellbeing of humanity is our priority, hence we try to give the best to the public and do not want any unwanted attention,” he stressed.
Since 2006, he mentioned that the company has not changed the prices of any of its three products currently on the market, the COA Mixture, COA Plus Mixture and COA MT.
“We have carefully and scientifically produced the mixtures with millions of dollars invested since we are interested in producing to meet international standard,” he added.
He said, the company was committed to price stability while prioritising the health of Ghanaians across the country.
COA Mixture, he reiterated, was mainly a supplement and immune booster which support the general well-being of people and does not cure diseases like, cancers, kidney diseases and HIV/AIDS as sometimes misconstrued.
“COA mixtures are not registered for cures. Their purpose is your well-being and not replace traditional medical treatment for serious illness,” he explained.
“Plant-based medicine is the future of healthcare and we are committed to making Ghana a global hub for alternative natural medicine,” he stated.
On her part, the First Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COA, Princess Duncan also advised the public to be wary of substandard drugs paraded to be similar to COA.
“We have built our company with integrity and have a strong reputation when it comes to trust. We assure customers that we are working to address the issues and guarantee their safety,” she added.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government has accepted the recommendation to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment as part of the constitutional review process.
He said the proposed amendment would affect Articles 3, 13, 19 and 72 of the 1992 Constitution, with offences that previously attracted the death penalty instead carrying life imprisonment.
Dr. Ayine made the announcement on July 30, 2026, at the Jubilee House in Accra during the Government Accountability Series while outlining the government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee.
According to him, the government believes the death penalty is inconsistent with the constitutional right to life and Ghana’s international human rights obligations.
He explained that the recommendation forms part of broader proposals aimed at strengthening the protection of fundamental human rights under the Constitution.
Dr. Ayine said the government had also accepted the spirit of several recommendations to expand rights relating to women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and the youth.
He added that a comprehensive Human Rights Act would be introduced to protect these rights and provide detailed enforcement mechanisms instead of amending the entrenched provisions of the Constitution through a national referendum.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on both local and international investors to tap into opportunities in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative industries.
Speaking in an interview yesterday with World Media USA Today, the Minister said government is committed to creating a conducive investment environment to support growth in the sector.
She highlighted key investment areas including hotels, fashion, music, film production, and tourism infrastructure.
Dzifa Gomashie also encouraged Ghanaians to invest in domestic tourism to help boost the local economy.
According to her, strategic investment in tourism and the creative economy will drive economic transformation, create jobs, and position Ghana as Africa’s gateway for heritage, culture, business and investment.
“Ghana has vast opportunities across tourism, hospitality and the creative industries. We are ready and open for business,” she stated.
The Minister’s remarks come as government intensifies efforts to leverage culture and tourism as drivers of economic growth and job creation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
