THAG has urged the federal government to spend money on conventional and natural drugs
The Conventional Herbalist Affiliation Ghana (THAG) has urged the federal government to spend money on conventional and natural drugs to assist cut back unemployment and enhance financial development.
The affiliation believes that establishing analysis facilities and manufacturing amenities will allow practitioners to provide high-quality drugs, finally easing the unemployment burden on the federal government.
Talking on the Twenty fifth-anniversary celebration and the official title change from the Northern Sector Conventional Herbalists Affiliation to the Conventional Herbalist Affiliation Ghana, Nationwide President B.Okay. Asare emphasised the pressing want for presidency assist within the sector.
He acknowledged that prioritizing conventional and natural drugs would strengthen the financial system and cut back the nation’s dependence on imported medicine.
“It’s time for Ghana to emulate nations like China and India. That is the surest method to shield our folks from dangerous ailments that have been unknown to us simply 4 many years in the past,” he stated.
Asare additionally expressed concern over the widespread use of chemical compounds in meals manufacturing, which he believes poses critical well being dangers.
He burdened the significance of pure herbs as a safer and more practical various.
“Leaves are usually not dangerous. Our forefathers relied on them and remained wholesome. However at present, we’re being informed that our herbs are usually not good as a result of they haven’t been accepted by the FDA. In the meantime, the chemical compounds they’re approving are those harming us,” he lamented.
The affiliation has lengthy advocated for the promotion of natural drugs in Ghana, and Asare believes that with authorities backing, the sector can thrive.
“We need to promote natural drugs in Ghana as a result of we consider it’s safer and more practical than orthodox drugs. We want the federal government’s assist to assist us obtain our targets,” he acknowledged.
Highlighting the challenges dealing with the affiliation, Asare identified that the excessive value of registering natural merchandise with the Meals and Medicine Authority (FDA) stays a significant hurdle.
He defined that many practitioners lack the monetary capability to fulfill registration necessities, making it tough for them to function legally.
“Registration with the FDA is a significant problem for us. The method is expensive and time-consuming, and lots of of our members can’t afford it,” he famous.
“We want monetary assist to function successfully. We depend on donations and membership charges, however these funds are usually not sufficient to assist our actions,” he added.
Explaining the choice to vary the affiliation’s title, Asare acknowledged that the transfer was essential to mirror the group’s nationwide attain. He famous that the earlier title seemed that the affiliation was unique to the northern sector of Ghana, which restricted its recognition and acceptance.
“Once we went round registering folks, most thought the affiliation was just for Northerners. However we’re a nationwide affiliation, and we wish our title to mirror that,” he stated.
Dr. Selorm Kutsoati, the Municipal Director of Well being for La Nkwantanang, reaffirmed the Ghana Well being Service’s (GHS) dedication to working with conventional herbalists to boost healthcare supply.
She acknowledged the numerous position conventional drugs performs within the lives of many Ghanaians and emphasised the necessity for collaboration between orthodox and various medical practitioners.
“We consider that well being is a collaborative effort. It’s not nearly orthodox drugs as a result of a big proportion of our inhabitants seeks care from various medical suppliers,” she acknowledged.
Dr. Kutsoati additionally inspired natural practitioners to refer sufferers to hospitals when mandatory to make sure they obtain well timed and efficient remedy.
The Conventional Herbalist Affiliation Ghana stays dedicated to advocating for elevated authorities assist, monetary help, and coverage reforms to assist conventional and natural drugs thrive as a key contributor to Ghana’s healthcare and financial improvement.
