In a groundbreaking move to improve healthcare accessibility and potentially integrate traditional medicine into the mainstream system, the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) has set its sights on establishing herbal clinics in all 774 local government areas (LGAs) across the nation Leadership News.
This initiative signifies a significant step towards acknowledging and potentially incorporating traditional healing practices into Nigeria’s healthcare landscape. The NNMDA is taking a two-pronged approach to achieve this goal.
First, they are meticulously compiling a comprehensive database of traditional medicine practitioners throughout the country. This database will serve as an invaluable resource for understanding the scope of services offered by these practitioners and their potential contributions to the healthcare system.
Secondly, to serve as a blueprint for nationwide expansion, the agency is launching a pilot program in Alimosho LGA. This pilot project is estimated to cost N500 billion and will provide valuable insights into the integration and operation of herbal clinics within the existing healthcare structure.
Expressing his belief in the importance of collaboration, Prof. Martins Emeje, the Director-General of the NNMDA, emphasized the necessity for the government and private sector to join forces. By working together, they can cultivate a thriving environment for the production of indigenous medicines in Nigeria.
This groundbreaking initiative has the potential to revolutionize healthcare access in Nigeria by bringing traditional medicine to the forefront and fostering its potential integration into the mainstream system. It will be interesting to see how the pilot program unfolds and shapes the future of healthcare in Nigeria.
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