Nigeria - 2007 - Health

Traditional Medicine Policy

Ministry of Health, Nigeria

The traditional medicine policy provides the guidelines for the practice of traditional medicine in Nigeria. Driven by the need to expand healthcare coverage in Nigeria, the government plans to incorporate this practice into the existing healthcare systems.

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Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines Department

Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health

Office of the Minister of State for Health

Office of the Minister for Health

Federal Executive Council

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Traditional Medicine Policy Current Version

January 2022

The traditional medicine policy provides the guidelines for the practice of traditional medicine in Nigeria. Driven by the need to expand healthcare coverage in Nigeria, the government plans to incorporate this practice into the existing healthcare systems.

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