# African integration of traditional medicine > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-integration-of-traditional-medicine > Updated: 2026-09-10T05:30:55.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kenya-seeks-stronger-regulation-and-research-for-traditional-medicine ### 2026-08-31: 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. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/who-advocates-for-science-based-traditional-medicine-in-africa --- Cite as: African integration of traditional medicine. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/african-integration-of-traditional-medicine