Delese Mimi Darko
Dr. Delese Mimi Darko is the Chief Executive Officer of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in Ghana. She has been a key figure in the country's efforts to combat the illegal importation of opioids and other controlled substances. Recently, she was in the news for her role in overseeing the destruction of 230 cartons of seized opioids at Tema Port, following a coordinated operation by various regulatory and intelligence agencies. Dr. Darko emphasized the FDA's commitment to enhancing border security and collaboration with customs officials to prevent the smuggling of dangerous drugs into Ghana.
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Ghana’s lobbying helped Dr Delese Mimi Darko secure her appointment as the first Director General of the African Medicines Agency.
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Ghana· 2025-09-15
Dr. Darko has led the FDA since 2017 and was recently appointed Director-General of the Africa Medicines Agency.
Food and Drugs Authority gets new Acting CEOGhana· 2025-07-14
Dr Delese Mimi Darko is the Chief Executive Officer of the FDA who emphasized the agency's commitment to preventing illegal drug trafficking.
Health Ministry, FDA destroy seized opioidsGhana· 2025-04-05
Dr. Delese Mimi Darko, the Chief Executive Officer of the FDA, said her outfit would continue to collaborate with the Customs Division and other regulatory outfits at the various ports.
230 cartons of seized opioids destroyedGhana· 2025-04-04