The Centre for Herbal Medicine and Drug Discovery of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo will host “2024 African Traditional Medicine Day” on Wednesday, August 29, 2024 at TETFund Building, Laje Campus of the institution.
Traditional medicine (also known as indigenous medicine or folk medicine) comprises medical aspects of traditional knowledge that developed over generations within the folk beliefs of various societies, including indigenous peoples, before the era of modern medicine.
It’s therefore important to preserve this heritage using modern techniques and methods so as to maximise the inherent benefits for all and sundry.
This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer ( PRO) of the university, Mr Isaac Oluyi.
The statement said that the African Traditional Medicine Day for 2024 has been aptly themed: “Development and Promotion of Indigenous Herbal Medicine to Facilitate Universal Healthcare in Nigeria.”
According to the statement, the Keynote Speaker for the event is Pharmacist Zainab Shariff, the Pioneer Director, Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicine Department, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
It added that also expected at the event are: Dr Azeez Aderemi, Acting Chief Executive Officer/Interim Administrator, Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Prof. Koffi Busia, former Director of Health Service, West African Health Organisation.
The statement explained that the 2024 African Traditional Medicine Day is open to herbal medicine practitioners locally and nationally.
It said that the event would showcase the best of African traditional medicine and how to deploy it for efficacious usage.