Ooni of Ife advocates investment, research in African traditional medicine

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The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II has stated that there is a great need to invest more in research and development in traditional

He said this would contribute to harnessing homegrown solutions to improve the well being of people in all parts of the world.

The monarch revealed that major pharmaceutical companies have produced herbal remedies and are looking for new active ingredients. In his words, “in 2020, a regional expert advisory committee for COVID-19 was launched. The objective was to accelerate the pace of research by supporting countries to collaborate on clinical trials of traditional medicine in line with international standards.”

“Traditional health practitioners are at the forefront in COVID-19 preventive measures, management of symptoms of COVID-19 and referral of patients for timely care. With COVID-19, there has been improved awareness of the values of traditional medicine.

 

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