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West African Traditional Medicine Cooperation and Exchange Center
The West African Traditional Medicine Cooperation and Exchange Center is a high-impact initiative designed to advance the preservation, validation, and integration of African Traditional Medicine and Indigenous Healing Systems within regional and global health frameworks. As a strategic arm of HCOWAA, the Committee offers a collaborative platform for traditional healers, researchers, academics, policymakers, and health professionals to share knowledge, conduct research, and influence policies aimed at strengthening indigenous healthcare systems in West Africa.
Mission
To promote the scientific recognition, ethical practice, and institutional collaboration necessary for the sustainable development and integration of traditional medicine into national health systems across West Africa, while safeguarding cultural heritage and community health wisdom.
Vision & Goal
To emerge as West Africa’s leading authority in traditional medicine and indigenous health by fostering partnerships, enhancing clinical and academic credibility, and supporting evidence-based applications of African traditional medicine for future generations.
Committee Structure
The West African Traditional Medicine Cooperation and Exchange Center will consist of 40 strategic members, drawn from a multidisciplinary background across West Africa and allied global institutions.
General Membership (35 Members)
Includes:
Core Functions and Areas of Focus
Strategic Partner Institutions
The Committee will actively collaborate with institutions such as:
Government and Regulatory Bodies
- Ministries of Health in ECOWAS member states
- Food and Drugs Authorities
- Traditional Medicine Practice Councils and Boards
- Herbal Medicine Regulatory Agencies
- National Standards and Quality Control Authorities
- Ministries of Environment, Agriculture, and Forestry (for biodiversity and medicinal plant protection)
Academic and Research Institutions
- University of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (Ghana, Nigeria, etc.)
- West African Health Organization (WAHO)
- Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
- Centre for Plant Medicine Research (Ghana)
- University Herbal Medicine Departments (UCC, KNUST, University of Ibadan, etc.)
International and Development Partners
- World Health Organization (WHO) – Traditional Medicine Program
- African Union Commission on Traditional Medicine
- Chinese Academy of Traditional Medicine
- NGOs working on indigenous rights, public health, and herbal medicine development
Conclusion
The West African Traditional Medicine Cooperation and Exchange Center is poised to play a transformative role in harmonizing ancient healing wisdom with modern medical science. Through inclusive leadership, impactful programming, and strategic partnerships, the Committee seeks to reposition traditional medicine as a recognized, respected, and regulated component of healthcare delivery in West Africa.
