The Ghana Herbal Medical Students Association (GHEMSA), KNUST marks this week as GHEMSA week celebration and Alumni Homecoming.
The theme for this year’s Week celebration is: The impact of KNUST’s Herbal Medicine Program In Healthcare Delivery, Two Decades And Beyond
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in September 2001 commenced a Bachelor of Science degree in herbal medicine at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences with the aim to train health professionals (Medical Herbalists) who will provide primary healthcare using scientifically validated herbal medicines.
The four year Course at the college of health sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is devoted to acquiring skills in
Medicine/Clinical Science: Physiology, Anatomy, Pharmacology, Pathology (gross and chemical), Diagnostic skills (history taking and physical examination), Investigations (imaging, ultrasound, and laboratory Science) nursing, etc.
Herbal Science: – Plant morphology, Phytochemistry, Phytotherapy (herbal formulars and formulations), drug Analysis and registration (Crude, preparations, and finished products) etc.
Pharmaceutical Science: – Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics (Dispensing and Microbiology), Pharmaceutical chemistry, etc.
Social Sciences: – e.g. Communication skills, law, policy and ethics, medical anthropology and history of medical practices, philosophy of complementary alternative medicine practices.
Others: – Business management, Entrepreneurship, Supply chain management, etc.
Practical skills in diagnosis and treatment in all the medical disciplines and referrals are emphasized during internship. A professional exam is then organized.
The Association (GHEMSA) will be holding special events including Critical thinking show, Campus Outreach, Health Screening, Memorial lecture and GHEMSA Games.
The executives of the Association (GHEMSA) embarked on public health education on some media platforms. They spoke of the purpose of health screening and encourage everyone to participate in the upcoming health event.
This year celebration promises to be a memorable and exciting one.
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