The Board Chairman of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), Prof. Samuel Ato Duncan, has officially inaugurated five strategic committees to enhance the regulation, development, and promotion of traditional medicine practice in Ghana.
The inauguration ceremony took place Friday at the Central Hotel, Ridge in Accra, bringing together key stakeholders, board members, and practitioners within the traditional medicine sector.
In his address, Prof. Duncan emphasized the critical role of structured committee systems in strengthening governance, improving standards, and ensuring the effective implementation of policies within the traditional medicine landscape.
He noted that the formation of these committees marks a significant step toward professionalizing the sector and aligning it with national healthcare goals.
Composition of the Committees
The following distinguished individuals have been appointed to chair the newly inaugurated committees:
General Purpose Committee – Chaired by Okogyeabibiduro Nana Kwadwo Obiri
Training Committee – Chaired by Prof. Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong
Standards Committee – Chaired by Prof. Ayensu of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Research Committee – Chaired by Prof. Asase of the Centre for Plant Medicine Research
Finance Committee – Chaired by Dr. Anthony Mensah
Each committee is tasked with specific mandates aimed at strengthening key operational areas of the Council, including policy implementation, capacity building, research advancement, quality assurance, and financial oversight.
A Strategic Step Forward
Prof. Duncan charged the committee chairpersons and their members to execute their responsibilities with diligence, transparency, and commitment to excellence. He underscored the importance of collaboration among practitioners, regulatory bodies, and research institutions in positioning Ghana as a leader in traditional medicine practice both locally and internationally.
The inauguration of these committees is expected to significantly contribute to improving standards, promoting scientific research, enhancing practitioner training, and ensuring sustainable financing within the sector.
Sector Impact
Stakeholders present at the event expressed optimism that the newly inaugurated committees will accelerate the integration of traditional medicine into Ghana’s formal healthcare system, while safeguarding public health through improved regulation and standardization.
The TMPC remains committed to advancing the practice of traditional medicine in Ghana through innovation, regulation, and stakeholder engagement.
