Under the visionary leadership of Prof. Alex Asare, the Centre for Plant Medicine Research (CPMR) has emerged as one of Ghana’s most strategic institutions under the Ministry of Health, making significant contributions to healthcare delivery, scientific research, and national development.
Prof. Asare’s tenure as Executive Director has been characterized by discipline, innovation, and a strong global outlook. He has reinforced CPMR’s core mandate of scientifically validating Ghana’s rich herbal medicine heritage, ensuring the safety, efficacy, and international acceptability of plant-based medicines. Today, CPMR stands as a powerful example of how indigenous knowledge can be transformed into globally competitive health solutions.
Under his leadership, CPMR has expanded its research footprint, strengthened institutional governance, and deepened collaboration with universities, regulatory bodies, and international partners across Africa and beyond. These achievements align directly with His Excellency the President’s vision of positioning Ghana as a hub for research, innovation, and value-added healthcare solutions.
Beyond research and policy, Prof. Asare has ensured that CPMR remains people-centered, providing affordable herbal healthcare services to thousands of Ghanaians while contributing to job creation, skills development, and local industrial growth. His leadership reflects a clear understanding that public health institutions must serve both science and society.
Importantly, Prof. Asare’s work has strengthened Ghana’s soft power in Africa. CPMR’s growing continental collaborations demonstrate Ghana’s leadership in traditional medicine research, regulation, and innovation, reinforcing the country’s reputation as a credible and respected player in global health discourse.
At a time when Ghana requires technocrats with integrity, vision, and international credibility, Prof. Alex Asare stands out as a dependable national asset. His stewardship of CPMR is a testament to what focused leadership can achieve when the national interest is placed above all else.
His Excellency the President can take pride in the fact that institutions under his administration are not only functioning but excelling, projecting Ghana positively on the world stage through leaders such as Prof. Alex Asare.
