Data: 31/08/2020

The video highlights African traditional medicine as a holistic system that includes therapy and rituals to heal patients, emphasizing its importance during the coronavirus pandemic. It underscores the need to maintain social distancing measures and the use of sanitizers. African traditional medicine is portrayed as an integral way of life.
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Data: 31/08/2019

Traditional healers in Pretoria celebrate National Traditional Medicine Day, emphasizing the importance of collaborating with Western doctors in hospitals. This commemoration, marking its 20th anniversary, recalls the 2000 WHO resolution to promote the use of indigenous medicinal plants. Temba Casa criticizes Western doctors for appropriating traditional medicine, suggesting that both can compleme...
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Data: 13/04/2014

Lagos is integrating traditional medicine by licensing and training practitioners like bone setters and herbalists, aiming to balance with conventional medicine. Patients appreciate the accessibility and affordability of traditional treatments, though there are criticisms regarding the lack of scientific research. Lagos also plans a botanical center to utilize medicinal plants and establish a hosp...
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Data: 31/08/2021

The Traditional Medicine Day 2021 emphasized the importance of research and development to enhance African traditional medicine, highlighting the need for investment in studies on the properties and effects of medicinal plants. A seminar was held at the University of Lagos to raise awareness about the benefits of this medicine, and academics urged the government to support its integration into the...
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Data: 16/05/2019

The video discusses how African medicine and medicinal plants have been neglected in favor of Western medicine, facing challenges such as lack of regulation and high market costs. Cultural practitioners often lack access to necessary resources, limiting their ability to compete. However, initiatives like Kenya's Traditional Knowledge Act of 2016 offer hope for preserving and regulating this valuab...
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Data: 31/08/2022

The use of traditional medicine in Africa is on the rise, with 80% of the population relying on it for primary healthcare needs. The WHO is urging stronger collaboration between technological institutions and traditional practitioners. This approach has been crucial in treating priority diseases such as HIV, malaria, and COVID-19, with over 40 African countries developing health policies that inte...
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Data: 28/10/2019

In Ghana, traditional and herbal medicine plays a crucial role in healthcare, but many medicinal plants are at risk of extinction due to deforestation and lack of documentation. Practitioners are calling for more funding to research and document these plants to preserve their use and the country's cultural heritage. The World Health Organization estimates that 80% of developing countries rely on t...
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Data: 10/05/2020

The video discusses traditional medicine, which remains crucial for many populations in Africa and Asia. Despite its proven potential in treatments, it faces challenges due to a lack of recognition and governmental support. The WHO has recommended integrating traditional medicine into health systems, but institutional obstacles and a lack of collaboration with modern medicine persist. To maximize ...
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Data: 08/12/2016

The scientific day focused on promoting traditional medicine in Côte d'Ivoire, addressing the enhancement of traditional medicines and proposing strategies for their effective use. Participants discussed the importance of strengthening the capabilities of practitioners and highlighted research on treatments for diseases such as diabetes. Additionally, presentations were made on research findings ...
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Data: 30/04/2018

The video from Africanews focuses on the moringa tree, often referred to as the "miracle tree," particularly in the context of Mauritius. This tree is celebrated for its exceptional nutritional and medicinal properties. Every part of the moringa plant is edible and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, making it a valuable resource in both the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. In Mau...
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