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flag WHO urges African nations to expand traditional medicine in primary care for better health access and equity.

flag The World Health Organization is urging African nations to expand traditional medicine integration into primary care to support Universal Health Coverage, citing its widespread use and potential for improved access and equity. flag At the 23rd ICASA 2025 conference in Accra, WHO’s Dr. Angela Ackon highlighted progress in Ghana and Tanzania, including increased registered traditional products and integrated health facilities, while calling for stronger regulation, research, and insurance coverage. flag Kenya is advancing a regulatory framework to professionalize practice and ensure safety, leveraging technology and aligning indigenous knowledge with science. flag Challenges include ensuring efficacy, sustainability, and avoiding plant extinction. flag The push comes amid global efforts to build resilient health systems amid ongoing HIV and infectious disease threats.

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