In a powerful address marking the launch of the Centre for Plant Medicine Research’s (CPMR) 50th-anniversary celebrations, Board Chairman Henry Rockefellar issued a compelling call to action, urging stakeholders to champion the safeguarding, promotion, and integration of traditional medicine into Ghana’s primary healthcare system.
Speaking at the prestigious event held at the EXIM Bank Auditorium, African Trade House, Rockefellar emphasized the necessity of collective effort in preserving the nation’s invaluable healing heritage. “Let us continue to champion traditional medicine, ensuring that it is safeguarded, promoted, and adequately integrated into our primary health care systems in a way that benefits all,” he declared.
His words underscored a vision of unity between modern healthcare frameworks and ancient healing practices, positioning plant-based medicine not as an alternative, but as an essential component of holistic national wellness.
Rockefellar highlighted the broader significance of traditional medicine beyond its therapeutic value, noting, “It is only through our collective efforts that we can preserve this valuable cultural heritage and make it available to future generations in a safe, accessible, and sustainable manner.”
This statement resonated deeply with attendees, including health professionals, researchers, traditional practitioners, and policymakers, reflecting a shared commitment to honoring Ghana’s rich botanical wisdom while advancing scientific validation and equitable healthcare access.
The chairman’s address set a purposeful tone for the CPMR’s golden jubilee year—a year dedicated to celebrating past achievements and accelerating efforts to seamlessly weave traditional medicine into the fabric of Ghana’s healthcare future.
About the Centre for Plant Medicine Research (CPMR):
Established in 1975, the Centre for Plant Medicine Research (CPMR) is Ghana’s premier institution dedicated to the scientific research, development, and promotion of plant-based medicines, bridging traditional knowledge and evidence-based science.
