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COVID-19: University of Ghana begins production of hand sanitizers

The University of Ghana School of Pharmacy has begun the production of locally manufactured alcohol-based hand sanitizers to help contain and prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

The products which are named Pharmol Sanitizers come in 200ml and 1L units and have been vetted, approved and registered by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA).

Also known as UG Sanitizer, Pharmol Sanitizers come in two forms – hand gel and spray Sanitizers – and are being produced under strict World Health Organization’s recommendations.

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The widespread Coronavirus pandemic has made people look for face masks and hand sanitizers as one best way to combat and curb its spread.

COVID-19: University of Ghana begins production of hand sanitizers

According to the UG School of Pharmacy, this is part of efforts to support the prevention of the infectious disease.

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Pharmol Sanitizers “are formulated for maximum penetration into the skin and therefore offer maximum protection; A moisturizer has also been incorporated to confer a soothing effect on the skin.”

The products which come at affordable prices are available for wholesale prices but are retailed to the University community at GHS 15.00 for the hand gel (200ml) and GHS 40/150 for the spray sanitizers (1L and 4L respectively).

 

The price list below:

COVID-19: University of Ghana begins production of hand sanitizers

Currently, Ghana has recorded 1,279 cases of the Coronavirus with 134 recoveries and a total of 10 deaths.

 

 


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Ellis Ferdinand is a Journalist, Blogger and Founder of Ellis Multimedia, a parent company of EducationGhana.org, an Online Education News Blog, PoliticsGhana.com and GhanaNaija.net.Ellis Ferdinand is a Graduate of Accra College of Education and the University of Cape Coast, where he obtained a Diploma In Basic Education and a Bachelor of Education in Accounting. He is currently Reading his Master of Philosophy in Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies at the University of Education, Winneba in Ghana.Ellis Ferdinand won Blogger of the Year at the 2018 National Students’ Awards and was also adjudged 14th Best Ghanain Blogger in 2018 among the Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers of 2018.He introduced the Concept of Education Blogging in Ghana in 2014 with his famous blog EducationGhana.net. now EducationGhana.orgHis Blog won Best Media Promoting Education in 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively, an Award organized by Neogenics Education Consult.In 2019, He adjudged the Most Promising West African Blogger of the Year in Nigeria. He won Writer of the Year at the 2021 EDUCOM AWARDS

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