Research Article: A chronological account of the history & progress of naturopathy in Ghana
Africa, Naturopathy is well appreciated in South Africa and is a highly regulated Profession. In Ghana, we found that the Naturopathy
First Naturopaths in training
Prof. Nyarkotey has promoted and advocated for modern Naturopathic Medicine using the rigors of modern science and started Ghana’s first ever recognized Naturopathic Medicine College which has gained National and International recognition
Naturopathic Medicine in the Ghanaian Healthcare System
He explains that, these people collect materials from any websites, read from books, sit on radio and Televisions and educate the public on natural medicine.
Naturopathic Medicine and Public Health Management in Ghana; A Mixed Questionnaire Study
Raphael Nyarkotey Obu and Lawrencia Aggrey-Bluwey Background: Naturopathic medicine is at its embryonic stage of development in Ghana and West Africa in its entirety. In jurisdictions where Naturopathic medicine is well regulated, Naturopathic practitioners are well integrated into the primary healthcare delivery team. In Ghana, the case is quite different due to a myriad of […]
Understanding Naturopathy: Dealing with Misconceptions!
Misconception #1:FALSE: Licensed naturopathic doctors do not have medical degrees. TRUTH: Licensed naturopathic doctors are medically trained clinicians. Naturopathic medical students undergo four years of postgraduate medical schooling, with comparable hours in the biomedical sciences as compared to MDs. While California law does not allow licensed NDs to be called physicians, in states where we […]
