WHO urges Nigeria, others to advance traditional medicine via science, technological innovation | The Guardian Nigeria News

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The World Health Organization (WHO), has called on Nigeria and other Africa member states to apply local knowledge, science, technology and innovation to unlock the contribution of traditional medicine to advancing planetary health and people’s well-being

The global health body urged the region to scale up their efforts and implement evidence-based Traditional Medicine approaches to achieve the health-related Sustainable Development Goals and promote health and well-being for all at all ages.

Mulombo said that Africa should develop monitoring systems and indicators for traditional medicine within national health information systems enabling the measurement and redirection of traditional medicine practices within countries. He observed that with approximately 80 per cent of the population seeking solace in traditional medicine for fundamental health needs, it remains an embodiment of our identity, resilience and heritage.

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