The Anambra State Government says it plans to standardize the operations of traditional medical practitioners in the state to harness their full potentials.
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Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, Special Adviser to Gov. Willie Obiano on Indigenous Medicine and Herbal Practice said this in a chat with newsmen in Awka on Friday.
Ibezim said an executive bill would be sent to the State House of Assembly to enact laws that would standardize operations in the sector to make the state a hub for indigenous medical research.
He said that the government would work towards unlocking the state’s great potentials in traditional medicine to provide wholesome health services to the people.
He said that traditional medicine could be valuable in addressing the multitudes of health challenges in the state.
“Traditional medicine has been the main source of health care for the vast majority of people.
“Traditional medicine has thrived over the years due to its large patronage, the only major challenge facing it, is that of non-standardization and we will act on that,” he said.
Ibezim said that the government plans to set up research centers in the state to collaborate with institutions of higher learning in carrying out joint research in areas of indigenous medicine.
He said that the government would also maximize the huge potentials that are inherent in traditional medicine for the health benefits of the people.
Ibezim said that a traditional herbal fair will hold in the state between March 2 and 22 to expose the potential of the sector to the public.
He said that the government also plans to commence an Advanced Diploma Course in indigenous medicine at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam.
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