The Acting Registrar of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), Dr. Yakubu Yusuf Torbor, has announced plans to partner with state agencies, including security services, to clamp down on recalcitrant traditional medicine practitioners who are operating outside the law.
According to Dr. Torbor, about 80% of Ghanaians rely on traditional medicine as their primary healthcare. Therefore, it is essential to regulate the industry to prevent harm.
This move is aimed at ensuring that traditional medicine practice in Ghana is safe for both practitioners and the public.”We are mandated to ensure that the traditional medicine space is safe for Ghanaians and practitioners alike.”
At the official launch of the 14th Africa Health CEOs and Legends Awards, Dr. Yakubu Yusuf Torbor, emphasized the council’s mandate to ensure the traditional medicine space is safe for both Ghanaians and practitioners
He furthered that TMPC is set to embark on a regional expansion programme aimed at promoting safe traditional medicine practice across Ghana. As part of this initiative, TMPC officers will be deployed across various districts to provide assistance to practitioners seeking registration.
Traditional Dr. Kwame Dzikunu, National President of the Health CEOs and Scientists Network, called on the government to prioritize support for private health facilities owners.
He emphasized that private healthcare facilities, including traditional facilities, have made significant contributions to Ghana’s healthcare ecosystem.
Dr. Dzikunu noted that private facilities have been consistently neglected in past decision-making processes, and urged the government to recognize their importance.
He pledged his organization’s commitment to supporting the Mahama Care programme, which aims to ease the burden of medical bills on clients.
Source: Bernard K Dadzie; Greater Accra Region
