Across Africa, pharmacists are stepping up as leaders in healthcare. They are building pharmacy networks, solving medicine shortages, and making sure people can get the treatment they need safely and affordably. Their work is improving lives every day.
Here are Top 5 Pharmacists in Africa:
– Gregory Rockson (Ghana): Co-founder of mPharma, he’s transforming access to affordable medicines through a digital supply chain, pharmacy partnerships, and tech-driven inventory systems across multiple African countries.
– Dr. Amina J. Mohammed (Nigeria): A respected clinical pharmacist and healthcare leader, she has played a key role in pharmaceutical policy development and public health access initiatives in West Africa.
– Allan Kariuki (Kenya): Founder of Goodlife Pharmacy, one of East Africa’s largest retail pharmacy chains, he focuses on affordable care, patient safety, and expanding pharmaceutical services.
– Dr. Fatima Suleman (South Africa): An academic and global health expert, she works with WHO and other bodies to promote fair medicine pricing and essential drug availability in Africa.
– Raymond Anyanga (Uganda): A pharmacist-turned-entrepreneur, he runs community pharmacies and mobile drug delivery services in underserved regions.
These five continue to shape Africa’s pharmaceutical future through bold leadership, deep expertise, and a commitment to accessible care.
This ranking is based on leadership in pharmaceutical innovation, impact on medicine accessibility, and contributions to healthcare policy. Data was gathered from verified professional profiles, company websites, and reputable health organization reports as of mid-2025.
