By Gloria Anderson
Mrs Therestella Obosu Tei-Kwabla, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pacalin Pharmacy and Founder of Therestella’s Foundation, has been crowned the Young Female Achiever at the 5th Ghana Pharma Awards and Healthcare 2023 in Accra.
She was awarded for her positive attitude towards her profession and positive impact on society.
Mrs Therestella Obosu Tei-Kwabla goes around hospitals and communities, offering medical education and screening for the needy.
On many occasions, she has paid the medical bills of women who could not make payments.
The Ghana Pharma Awards is instituted to recognise individuals and companies that play a significant role in the growth and development of the industry while also recognising the key functions within the industry that promote growth and sustainability.
The awards recognised players in the pharmaceutical space, including distributors, manufacturers, government agencies, insurance executives, financial institutions, and others. Thus, Mrs. Therestella Obosu Tei Kwabla’s hard work in the communities was recognised.
In an interview, Mrs. Tei-Kwabla said she was grateful, blessed, fulfilled, accomplished, and motivated to do more. She dedicated the award to her late father, Mr. Obosu, who was a great encouragement and supported her through all her endeavours.
“My father was my great support. He will push me beyond my limits, urging me to do more. He always reminded me that there is greater blessing in giving than receiving, and that is what my foundation seeks to do.”
She said the Foundation has voluntarily reached out to over 500 school-going children on health issues such as teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, and irrational use of drugs, among others.
“The Foundation also reached out to more than 300 women and paid the bills of five stranded mothers who, after giving birth, were unable to pay their bills.”
Mrs. Tei-Kwabla said the Foundation would expand its outreach to more schools, churches, children, and mothers.
