Health News of Thursday, 26 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comUp to 70–80 percent of Ghanaians rely on herbal medicine in their healthcare, according to Dr Sandra Ashong, President of the Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists. “Up to 70–80 percent of Ghanaians use herbal medicine, and the whole idea is collaboration to see how best we can work with Indian manufacturers of Ayurvedic herbal medicines, just as we have our own traditional herbal systems,” she said. Dr Ashong noted that herbal medicine is increasingly being accepted in Ghana, not only as a traditional remedy but also for its scientific applications. “Gradually, the public is accepting herbal medicine, not just the indigenous aspect, but the scientific aspect. Ghana’s Green Gold: Leveraging herbal medicine for economic growth“The association prescribes many herbal medicines, but we need options.

Source: GhanaWeb February 27, 2026 06:49 UTC