Ooni pushes global recognition of African traditional medicine at Brazil summit

By Ishola Balogun Nigeria and Brazil have agreed to strengthen collaboration on the scientific validation of African traditional medicine, with both countries adopting a comprehensive implementation roadmap to deepen cooperation in research, technology transfer, academic exchange and public health innovation.

According to a statement issued by the Senior Media Officer to the Ooni of Ife, Sodiq Lawal, the meeting concluded with the adoption of a roadmap to guide cooperation in traditional medicine, medicinal plant research, technology transfer, academic exchange and public health innovation.

The meeting adopted an implementation framework that provides for the formalisation of agreements, the establishment of a joint working group and the development of a Memorandum of Understanding covering traditional medicine research, medicinal plant development, technology transfer, postgraduate training, joint scientific publications and institutional cooperation.