Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
The World Health Organization (WHO) said that lately it is running with 8 African countries to monitor trials of proposed treatments based on classic drugs for COVID-19.
These countries include Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana and Madagascar.
He said that as a component of efforts to advance continental efforts towards equitable medical products and technologies, the 8 African member states are now involved in the large-scale cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants.
In a message on the African Traditional Medicine Day 2022 instance, WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, said that 19 countries have also established services for the local manufacture of herbal medicines, with the number of herbal medicines registered through the national regulatory government in 14 countries expanding from just 20 in 2000 to more than 200. 200. One hundred this year.
She said: “WHO in the African Region has supported joint missions with partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Madagascar, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda, to monitor trials of treatments based on proposed classic medicines for COVID-19, 8 of which are ongoing.
She said the political will shown across countries to inventions had been inspiring, as had the infrastructure and capabilities available.
According to Moeti, more than forty-five herbal medicines are now on national drug lists.
The WHO secretary noted that the annual commemorative activities have helped raise awareness that has led more than 40 African countries to expand classic national policies until 2022, compared to only 8 in 2000.
“Thirty countries have also incorporated classical medicine into their national policies, a one hundred percent improvement over the year 2000. In addition, 39 countries have established regulatory frameworks for classical medical professionals, compared to just one in 2000, demonstrating smart governance and leadership.
“Today, on the occasion of the Day of Traditional African Medicine, I call on governments to collaborate between science, generation and innovation institutions; classical fitness professionals and the personal sector, to boost studies and the progression and local production of treatments based on classical medicine for the fitness and well-being of Africans,” he said.
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