The Community Practice Pharmacists Association (CPPA) has condemned the murder of the Chief Executive Officer of Zimax Pharmacy, Mohammed Zia-UlHak Zibrim, who was shot dead in his vehicle on the evening of Thursday, June 5, 2025, outside his residence in Bolgatanga after returning from work.
In a formal statement signed by the Association’s National Chairman, Dr. Emmanuel Kwaku Ireland and issued on Wednesday, June 11, the CPPA described the incident as heinous and tragic, and called on the Inspector General of Police to immediately arrest and prosecute those responsible.
The association warned that any delay in action could endanger pharmacists nationwide and may force many to restrict their services to daytime hours, posing a serious threat to public health.
As part of its initial response, the CPPA has declared a nationwide seven-day period of mourning starting Thursday, June 12, 2025. Community pharmacists across the country are encouraged to wear red armbands or headgear and adorn their pharmacies with red cloths or flags as a symbol of solidarity and mourning.
The association further called on authorities to implement robust security measures for pharmacies and healthcare providers, particularly in the Upper East Region, where the incident occurred.
The CPPA extended its deepest condolences to the family of the late Pharmacist Zibrim and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety, dignity, and continued service of all pharmacy professionals in Ghana.
