7th Medical Herbalist Induction Ceremony Set for June 11 in Accra
This year’s induction comes at a time when Ghana’s Ministry of Health is increasingly exploring partnerships between traditional and conventional
From Ghana To The World: The Herbal Healer Challenging Epilepsy Without Surgery
The Extraordinary Story of Opanin Kofi Budu and the Patients Who Say He Changed Their Lives. By Stephen Armah Quaye For generations, epilepsy has been one of the world’s most feared and misunderstood medical conditions. The sudden seizures. The falls. The injuries. The stigma. In many communities, people living with epilepsy have been isolated, ridiculed, and […]
Why caffeine can sabotage deep sleep even when you still get eight hours
“Caffeine may shorten sleep or make it more difficult to fall asleep. However, even when sleep duration appears normal,
Plant used in traditional medicine shows promise in fighting drug-resistant cancers
Researchers at North-West University (NWU) are studying the anti-cancer properties of Lessertia frutescens, commonly known as “cancer bush”, as preliminary lab results unveil its potential against various cancer types, including the notoriously hard-to-treat small-cell lung cancer and colorectal cancer.
Why Unproven Herbal Medicines Should Not Be Advertised as “Cures” on Ghana’s Airwaves
Protecting consumers does not require rejecting herbal medicine. Ghana has a rich tradition of plant-based healing that deserves respect, research, and proper development.