Dr. Mimi Darko

Director General of the African Medicines Agency

First Female CEO of the Ghana Food and Drugs Authority: Dr. Darko became the first woman to hold this position in 2017.
Inaugural Director General of the African Medicines Agency: Appointed in 2025, she is the first woman to lead this agency.
Expertise in Regulatory Science: Dr. Darko has over three decades of experience in strengthening access to safe and effective medicines across Africa.
Global Recognition: Her leadership has earned her international recognition, including membership in the Scientific Advisory Group of the WHO R&D Blueprint.
Contributions to Clinical Trials: Dr. Darko has been instrumental in improving clinical trial and safety-monitoring regulatory systems nationwide.
Collaborations: She has worked with the UK-MHRA in the area of medicine safety, which is now multi-divisional at the FDA.
Dr. Darko’s career is a testament to her dedication to public health and her role in shaping the future of medicine regulation across Africa. Her leadership is expected to have a significant impact on the continent’s pharmaceutical landscape and public health outcomes.