In what is being heralded as a pivotal moment for Ghana’s healthcare landscape, the Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists (GAMH) is set to host the National Herbal Medicine Symposium tomorrow, December 18th, 2025. Under the powerful theme, “The Role of Integrative Medicine in Primary Healthcare: The Integration of Traditional Medicine,” the event promises to ignite crucial conversations and chart a collaborative path forward for the nation’s wellness.
Scheduled from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the prestigious MOH Auditorium in Ridge, Accra, the symposium represents a significant stride towards formally weaving Ghana’s rich, centuries-old herbal medical knowledge into the very fabric of the national primary healthcare system.
Why This Symposium Matters Now More Than Ever
For decades, the duality of Ghana’s healthcare system—with robust modern medicine and a deeply trusted traditional practice operating often in parallel—has been evident. This symposium, backed by the World Health Organization (WHO), seeks to transform that duality into synergy. The goal is clear: to create a cohesive, effective, and culturally resonant model where the best of both worlds collaborates for patient benefit, especially at the primary care level where most Ghanaians first seek help.
“The future of effective and accessible healthcare lies in integration, not isolation,” the symposium’s theme declares. This aligns perfectly with the WHO’s global strategy on traditional medicine, which advocates for its safe, respectful, and evidence-based integration into national health systems.
What to Expect: A Confluence of Minds
The event will gather a high-profile assembly of medical herbalists, conventional healthcare practitioners, researchers, policymakers from the Ministry of Health, and representatives from international health bodies. Discussions will likely focus on:
- Regulatory Frameworks: Ensuring safety, standardization, and quality control of herbal medicines.
- Clinical Research & Evidence: Building a stronger scientific foundation for traditional practices.
- Collaborative Practice Models: How doctors and herbalists can work together in clinics and communities.
- Education & Training: Integrating knowledge systems for the next generation of health workers.
Powered by Rooter and with the Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists at the helm, the symposium is more than a talk shop; it’s a working forum aimed at actionable outcomes.
A Call to Action for the Health Community
“This is a historic opportunity to bridge gaps, foster understanding, and build a uniquely Ghanaian model of integrative care that could set a precedent for the entire African continent.”
Health professionals, students, policymakers, and advocates for holistic wellness are encouraged to attend this landmark event. As the nation looks on, tomorrow’s symposium in Ridge is poised to be the catalyst for a healthier, more integrated future for all Ghanaians.
Event Details:
- Event: National Herbal Medicine Symposium
- Theme: The Role of Integrative Medicine in Primary Healthcare: The Integration of Traditional Medicine
- Date: 18th December, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Venue: MOH Auditorium, Ridge, Accra
- Host: Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists (GAMH)
- Partners: World Health Organization (WHO)
