Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale presided over the first East African Forum on traditional complimentary and interactive medicine. Kenya is positioning itself as a test case for how traditional medicine can be scientifically evaluated, regulated, and safely integrated into mainstream care. Kenya is also aligning with the Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025-2034, adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO). “For us to integrate herbal and traditional medicine into the mainstream healthcare system, we need evidence. The outcome may determine whether traditional medicine remains informal and fragmented or becomes a regulated pillar of healthcare across the region.

Source: Standard Digital February 26, 2026 23:27 UTC