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African integration of traditional medicine

Overview

During the 24th African Traditional Medicine Day, health authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the scientific validation and integration of traditional medicine into formal healthcare systems to support universal health coverage.

In Nigeria, officials urged the government to invest in research, regulation, and documentation to bridge the gap between herbal and biomedical practices. In Senegal, the government is working to transform traditional knowledge into standardized medicines to bolster pharmaceutical sovereignty, while Burkina Faso is attempting to incorporate improved traditional medicines into national healthcare guidelines.

In Kenya, stakeholders hosted by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) emphasized the need for enhanced research and stricter safety, quality, and labeling requirements. The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) advocated for manufacturers to provide stronger scientific evidence and maintain standardized production to ensure consumer safety and build trust in traditional remedies.

Entities

Kenya Medical Research Institute · World Health Organization · Aden Duale · WHO Regional Office for Africa · Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Kenya seeks stronger regulation and research for traditional medicine

    Kenya is pushing for stricter regulation and increased scientific research into traditional and herbal medicines to ensure safety, quality, and integration into the national healthcare system.

  2. 12 days ago

    [HEALTH] 12 sources
    African health leaders urge scientific integration of traditional medicine

    During the 24th African Traditional Medicine Day, the WHO and African nations called for stronger regulation, scientific research, and integration of traditional medicine to achieve universal health coverage.

Sources

aib.media · burkina24.com · esseha.dz · fellowpress.com · globaldiasporanews.com · healthwise.punchng.com · journaldufaso.com · kemri.go.ke · lasnews.sn · leredacteurculturel.com · pharmanewsonline.com · radiogeneration.co.ke · socialnews.xyz · tanzaniatimes.net