UGMC Head of Department | OPD Pharmacy

Angela Appiah Kuffour is a dedicated pharmacist with over 18 years of experience in delivering patient-centered pharmaceutical care and implementing public health interventions. She is committed to promoting the safe and effective use of medicines while supporting positive health outcomes through quality pharmacy services. 

Angela holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) degree and has continually applied her professional knowledge and experience to advance pharmaceutical care and public health initiatives. 

Her areas of expertise include Public Health Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care, and Clinical Pharmacy. She has extensive experience in providing pharmaceutical care within outpatient settings and supporting public health programmes aimed at improving community health outcomes. 

With more than 18 years of professional practice, Angela has contributed significantly to patient care through medication management, patient counseling, and the delivery of public health interventions. Her experience spans the management of chronic and infectious diseases, health promotion, and the optimization of medication use to ensure safe and effective treatment outcomes. 

Angela's professional and research interests include medication safety and pharmacovigilance, rational use of medicines, tuberculosis (TB) and HIV care and treatment, malaria case management, and antimicrobial stewardship. She is passionate about initiatives that enhance patient safety, improve treatment outcomes, and strengthen healthcare systems. 

Angela possesses strong competencies in patient counseling and health education, clinical problem-solving, leadership and mentorship, interprofessional collaboration, and teamwork. She is committed to fostering collaborative relationships with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. 

She is an active member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) and the Lady Pharmacists Association of Ghana (LAPAG). She is also a proud alumna of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). 

Angela is fluent in English and Twi.