Ghana Deputy Health Minister Calls for Integration of Traditional Medicine into National Health System
Deputy Health Minister Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu‑Danquah announced plans to integrate scientifically validated traditional medicine into Ghana’s mainstream health services.
In Brief
- •Deputy Health Minister Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu‑Danquah announced plans to integrate scientifically validated traditional medicine into Ghana’s mainstream health services.
- •The initiative will focus on non‑communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, leveraging traditional remedies backed by research.
- •A visit to COA Research and Manufacturing Company in the Central Region highlighted the need for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance.
- •The move aligns with the Free Primary Healthcare programme, aiming to broaden preventive and promotive care options.
Why It Matters
Ghana’s health system faces challenges in reaching rural populations and managing rising non‑communicable disease burdens. By incorporating traditional medicine—an accessible and culturally accepted resource—health authorities hope to expand preventive care and reduce treatment gaps. The initiative also seeks to standardise production and ensure patient safety, potentially setting a precedent for other low‑ and middle‑income countries exploring similar integrations.
Key Details
- Program
- Free Primary Healthcare programme
- Target diseases
- Hypertension and diabetes
- Facility inspected
- COA Research and Manufacturing Company
- Compliance standard
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
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