NLC tasks FG on herbal medicine
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Thursday asked the federal government to explore new areas such as herbal medicine in Nigeria and its integration into country’s mainstream health system to boost access to healthcare and the nation’s economy.
President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, said this when he played host to the National Association of Herbal Medicine Employers (NAHME), at the Labour House, Abuja, to formally present their certificate of registration and officially declare their affiliation.
Comrade Ajaero stated the need for the federal government to explore herbal medicine as alternative to the conventional. He also cited the potential herbal medicine to generate trillions of naira for the country through exports.
He also urged government to establish herbal hospitals to further legitimise traditional medicine within the country’s healthcare system.
He stressed the efficacy of herbal medicine, rooted in Nigerian culture and asserting its relevance in tackling indigenous health challenges.
The president expressed concern over the reliance on imported pharmaceuticals amidst foreign exchange challenges, proposing the advancement of local herbal remedies as a sustainable alternative.
