Anambra State University Begins A Course In Native Medicine

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, has announced that it has commenced an advanced diploma course in native medicine.

This was revealed by the Special Adviser to the State Governor, on Medicine and herbal practice, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim, who disclosed the new university curriculum during a press conference in Awka, the State Capital.

He said the development was part of the efforts of the state government to advance and harmonise herbal medical practice in the state.

He added that the entry qualification for the advanced diploma course “native medicine” would be a first degree in any field of study.

He said he was working with two professors of pharmacy as technical advisers.

Ibezim said,

“When I was appointed, I found out that traditional medicine practice was all comers’ affairs. Some practitioners would claim that they were born with the skills.

“In medical line where I belong, you must go to school and obtain a certificate before you can practice. This is what we want to replicate in traditional medicine.”

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Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, has announced that it has commenced an advanced diploma course in native medicine.

“When I was appointed, I found out that traditional medicine practice was all comers’ affairs. Some practitioners would claim that they were born with the skills.

“In medical line where I belong, you must go to school and obtain a certificate before you can practice. This is what we want to replicate in traditional medicine.”

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