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Traditional medicine set for major boost as Pan-African Parliament pushes new law
July 28, 2026
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Traditional medicine set for major boost as Pan-African Parliament pushes new law

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Key Points

  • The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) resolved to develop a continent-wide Model Law on Traditional Medicines and the Protection of Local Knowledge.
  • This initiative is spearheaded by the PAP's Committee on Health, Labour and Social Affairs, chaired by Ghanaian lawmaker Frank Annoh-Dompreh.
  • The proposed law aims to harmonize legal and regulatory frameworks across AU member states for the integration, regulation, and protection of traditional medicine.
  • It emphasizes evidence-based integration, quality assurance, and collaboration between traditional and conventional health systems, particularly to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.
  • Member states are urged to strengthen legal frameworks, increase domestic investment in primary healthcare, and promote research and local production of validated traditional medicines.

Why This Matters

This initiative is highly significant for Ghana as a prominent AU member state, with a Ghanaian lawmaker chairing the crucial committee. It provides a continent-wide framework that Ghana can adopt to formalize its rich traditional medicine sector, enhance healthcare access, and protect its indigenous health knowledge. This could lead to improved health outcomes, particularly for mothers and newborns, and foster local investment and production in the health sector.

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