“And it does remain the first point of care for many in Africa and around the world. And it is today undeniable that traditional medicine plays a crucial role in strengthening primary healthcare towards achieving universal health coverage,
According to network leader Faith Barongo, the conference was intended to encourage dialogue and reduce stigma around African herbal traditions while promoting responsible practice
There are practices that have been passed down without questioning their effects. We need to ask why we use certain ingredients and what they do to the body,” she said.