The discovery of new drugs is vital to achieving the eradication of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa and around the world. Now, researchers have identified traditional Ghanaian medicines that work in the laboratory against schistosomiasis, onchocerciasis, and lymphatic filariasis, three diseases endemic to Ghana, according to a PLOS publication of NTDs, copied to the […]
Cannabis sativa popularly known as Marijuana or weed/wee is a herb 🌿 that is widespread among nations in different continents. Some men and women smoke it for the purpose of pleasure and its euphoric effect. But apart from these 2 effects, research has shown that “weed” has got a lot of outstanding medicinal values to help […]
By Oliver Kazunga LOCAL garlic farmers have been urged to increase exports riding on the growth of the global market which has expanded to US$2,48 billion in the past two decades, from US$500 million, according to ZimTrade. The national trade development and promotion organisation said the number of local smallholder farmers with potential to export […]
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 […]
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, […]
