The idea that people with inflammatory diseases, such as asthma or eczema, are less prone to developing brain tumors was first proposed more than 15 years ago, based on epidemiologic observations
He said herbal medicine practice needed increased funding to aid research into innovations for the purposes of tackling emerging diseases and other challenges in health service delivery.
According to the participants, funding for health research in Africa was critically lacking, raising concerns about the low level of support for research and development in health and pathogenic diseases.