As we delve into the depths of African heritage, it becomes apparent that traditional medicine holds immense potential for healing its people. Dr Nkateko Msimeki, senior medical advisory manager ...

“Traditional African medicine has long been at the heart of healthcare in many communities. Yet, despite its proven efficacy, practitioners have faced challenges such as limited formal ...

Traditional medicines are widely used in South Africa, with up to 60% of South Africans estimated to be reliant on traditional medicine as a primary source of health care. In my opinion ...

As China and India have shown, blending traditional and western medicine, why can’t Africa with its rich herbal knowledge do the same? Asks Dr Njoki Ngumi When the initial mediation to end the ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and traditional medicine may seem like strange bedfellows but African researchers are harnessing both to advance drug discovery on the continent. Fidele Ntie-Kang ...

Native American and African cultures also used medicinal plants, sweat lodges, spiritual connections, divination rituals, and rituals to awaken plants for specific uses. Traditional medicine ...

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting African traditional medicine by developing internationally competitive standards. This was emphasised during the ...

This study, published in Nature Medicine, highlights the significant ... while others who ate a Western diet adopted a traditional African diet. A third group consumed a fermented banana drink ...