The appointment of Prof. Martins Emeje, Director General of Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency, as Co-Chair of the World Health Organization (WHO) Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional Knowledge (STAG-TK) has been receiving widespread national and international media attention.
This appointment represents a significant global recognition of Nigeria’s leadership and expertise in Traditional Medicine and evidence-based health policy development.
Below is a curated list of verified media reports and official publications covering this landmark achievement.
Featured International Coverage
World Health Organization (WHO) – Announcement on the leadership of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional Knowledge
National & International Media Reports
| Media Outlet | Headline | Source Link |
|---|---|---|
| https://independent.ng/ | WHO Appoints Nigeria’s Prof. Emeje Co-Chair Of Traditional Medicine Advisory Group | https://independent.ng/who-appoints-nigerias-prof-emeje-co-chair-of-traditional-medicine-advisory-group/ |
| https://www.chiomaumeha.com | WHO Selects Nigeria’s Professor Emeje To Lead Traditional Medicine Advisory Group | https://www.chiomaumeha.com/2025/12/who-selects-nigerias-professor-emeje-to.html |
| www.pharmabiz.com | WHO launches its first Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine | https://www.pharmabiz.com/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=183151&sid=2 |
| https://africaupdatenewspaper.info | WHO appoints Professor Emeje Co-Chair of New Advisory Group | https://africaupdatenewspaper.info/health-wellbeing/who-appoints-professor-emeje-co-chair-of-new-advisory-group/ |
| https://www.who.int | WHO launches its first Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine | https://www.who.int/news/item/18-12-2025-who-launches-its-first-strategic-and-technical-advisory-group-on-traditional–complementary-and-integrative-medicine |
Catholic Television of Nigeria | WHO Appoints Prof. Martins Emeje Co-Chair of Global Traditional Medicine Advisory Group | https://youtu.be/wGikQWK_fhQ |
ARISE NEWS @ARISEtv | WHO names Nigeria’s Professor Martins Emeje co-chair of a new global advisory group on traditional medicine. | https://x.com/arisetv/status/2008924228184048024?s=63 |
| https://www.arise.tv/ | Emeje: Traditional Medicine Is Not Alternative, It’s What Most People Use | Emeje: Traditional Medicine Is Not Alternative, It’s What Most People Use – Arise News |
| Arise News (YouTube) @AriseNewsChannel | Traditional Medicine in Nigeria -Emeje | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxxhRRruuf4 |
| The Media Views | WHO Names Nigeria’s Professor Emeje Co-Chair Of Traditional Medicine Advisory Group | https://themediaviews.com/2025/12/20/who-names-nigerias-professor-emeje-co-chair-of-traditional-medicine-advisory-group/ |
| TVC NEWS | RENEWED HOPE GLOBAL COMMENDS PROF. MARTINS EMEJE ON WHO ADVISORY GROUP APPOINTMENT | https://www.tvcnews.tv/renewed-hope-global-congratulates-prof-emeje-on-who-co-chair-appointment/#google_vignette |
| NTA NETWORK | ONE ON ONE WITH PROF MARTINS EMEJE | https://youtu.be/enqrQKw4o7s |
| KAFTAN TV @KAFTANTVmedia | NATURAL MEDICINE: KNOWLEDGE AND ADVANCEMENT | https://youtu.be/O-mBCscsrB0 |
The WHO STAG-TK provides strategic and technical guidance on the integration, regulation, protection, and responsible use of Traditional Knowledge in global health systems. Prof. Emeje’s appointment underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in shaping international health governance and Traditional Medicine policy.
Updates
This post will be updated periodically as additional verified media reports and official publications become available.
