Delivering a decisive address during the Centre for Plant Medicine Research’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Dr. Yakubu T. Yusuf, Registrar of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC, exposed the alarming surge of charlatanism threatening Ghana’s traditional medicine landscape.
“Growing public interest has spawned a dangerous rise in unlicensed practice, misinformation, and outright exploitation,” Dr. Yusuf declared, emphasizing the critical need for regulatory action to protect consumers seeking herbal treatments.
Answering this challenge, the TMPC will initiate a comprehensive year-long campaign commemorating its 25th anniversary, prioritizing public education, youth involvement, and global partnerships. “We proudly recognize the Centre for Plant Medicine Research as one of our foremost collaborators,” Dr. Yusuf affirmed, highlighting a powerful union between scientific research and regulatory oversight.
The Registrar articulated a transformative vision: “We envision a future where rigorous scientific validation supports every herbal product. Where every practitioner carries proper credentials, expertise, and professional esteem.”
This groundbreaking effort seeks to shield the public from fraudulent practices while advancing traditional medicine through evidence-based standards and systematic professionalization – representing one of Ghana’s most substantial initiatives to combat exploitation and uphold the integrity of its healing traditions.
About the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC):
The Traditional Medicine Practice Council operates as Ghana’s statutory regulatory authority under Act 575 of Parliament, mandated to oversee traditional medicine practice, maintain quality standards, and safeguard public health.
