Statistics show that at least 70% of the Kenyan population still uses traditional medicine. However, if this form of health care is to succeed and endure, especially when practiced in tandem with Western medicine, a serious look at legislation and the regulatory framework is needed. Medicine in Africa has traditional roots, which have always been […]
The World AIDS Day commemoration of 2020 took place in the midst of a global pandemic. It served as another reminder that people are not only susceptible to pathogens, but to the political, social, and economic inequities that determine vulnerability to infections. HIV remains a major global public health challenge and COVID-19 has added to it. This […]
Primary health care is a whole-of-society approach to health and well-being centred on the needs and preferences of individuals, families and communities. It addresses the broader determinants of health and focuses on the comprehensive and interrelated aspects of physical, mental and social health and wellbeing. It provides whole-person care for health needs throughout the lifespan, […]
A recent interview at the Centre for Plant Medicine Research with Mr. Peter Atta Fosu who is at the Plant Development Department revealed why people are still chasing after herbal medicine and the possible future growth of the industry. In the interview, Mr. Peter explained the Plant Development Department exists to carry out research into […]
Healthcare is not all about conventional or mainstream practice. I developed an interest more in Naturopathy holistic medicine during my Ph.D. and postdoctoral studies in Naturopathic and holistic Medicine. The challenge in pursuing naturopathic holistic medicine is the cost. The fees are enormous in an accredited university whether campus-based or distance. To become a naturopathic […]
