Governments urged to introduce traditional treatment methods
Friday, July 09, 2010
For instance, a recent summit held in Nairobi, Kenya confirmed there is efficacy and substance in the traditional medicines, especially in the treatment of malaria. This is further reducing marathon controversies around introducing naked roots and leaves of both exotic and indigenous species in the treatment of a myriad of ailments and diseases.
This development comes against the backdrop of malaria onslaught in many poor communities that cannot afford accessing conventional drugs due to astronomical costs. "Malaria kills many people in Africa, both children and adults, despite the availability of free treatment in certain African countries.
While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...