- TMPC collaborates with YEA for enforcement.
- Crackdown on unlicensed traditional medicine practitioners.
- Low rate of license renewals among practitioners.
- TMPC strengthens oversight and regulation.
The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has announced a collaboration with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) to deploy Community Protection Assistants (Baby Police) in all 261 districts in Ghana.
This initiative aims to enforce compliance with regulations among traditional and alternative medicine practitioners.
The TMPC seeks to transform its operations, addressing challenges such as limited access to information and unscrupulous individuals claiming to be traditional medicine practitioners.
These individuals often sell unverified concoctions, posing health risks to unsuspecting victims.
Dr. Michael Kyeremanteng, Registrar and CEO of TMPC, revealed that only 25,000 out of 75,000 registered practitioners and facilities have renewed their licenses.
Ineffective enforcement has resulted in revenue losses for the Council.
The TMPC plans to establish a legal and compliance committee to advise on legal matters and strategies to eliminate quacks in the industry.
A corporate and public relations committee will develop communication strategies to enhance public education and project the Council’s image.
Staff have been urged to embrace the transformational programs and change their attitude to work to improve the Council’s reputation.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Traditional Medicine as diverse health practices, including plant, animal, and mineral-based medicines, used to maintain well-being and treat illnesses.
