Imo State Government has expressed its readiness to support traditional medicine practitioners in the state for affordable, accessible and equitable health care.
The commissioner for Health Secondary and Tertiary Health Care Management, Prof. UbakaChukwuemeka Michael stated this when a delegation of modern traditional medicine practitioners of Nigeria, Imo state council called on him in his office.
Prof. Ubaka informed them that it is imperative for them to understand that they are health care providers and must operate according to the rules of medical practice
The Commissioner informed the delegation that a database has been opened for the traditional medicine practitioners in the state for the issuance of operational license, proper regulation and to check quackery.
The Health Commissioner emphasized that traditional medicine practice is under the ministry of health and it has some regulatory functions over the Association.
He encouraged them to be innovative, go for more research and link up with other professionals who are into the practice of ethno medicine, for better results.
He urged them to shun bitterness and rancor and try to register their association through the Ministry of Health, while commending them for their recognition by the federal Ministry of Health and assured them of the ministry’s assistance at all times.
Also speaking, the acting permanent secretary in the ministry, Dr. Austin Okeji commended the modern traditional medicine practitioners for their efforts so far, while advising them to always follow the due process of traditional medicine practice in their work.
Earlier in his address, the chairman of the Association, Chief Dr. EzemsIgnetusOdunze, congratulated the Commissioner on his appointment, describing him as a round peg in a round hole.
Chief Odunze, explained that Modern Traditional Medicine Practitioners of Nigeria (MTMPN) in which Imo State council is a member, has been in existence for many years ago, before it was officially recognized by the federal ministry of health on the 11th of April 2022.
He said letter of introduction of the association was conveyed to the ministry of health, Imo State, through a letter in which names of national executive officers of the Association, BOT members, Imo State Chairman, Chief Doctor Odunzewas attached.
He further informed the Commissioner that they came to his office to hand over to him, a photocopy of the letter of recognition from the federal ministry of health Abuja and pledged their total support and loyalty to the commissioner.
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