President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has called for serious exploration of herbal medicine in Nigeria and its integration into the country’s mainstream health system to boost access to healthcare and the nation’s economy.
Ajaero said this when he and other NLC national officers received the Congress’ newest member: National Association of Herbal Medicine Employers (NAHME), who were at the Labour House, Abuja to formally present their certificate of registration and officially declare their affiliation.
Ajaero stressed the need for Federal Government to explore herbal medicine as alternative to conventional medicine. He also cited the potential of herbal medicine to generate trillions of Naira through exports.
On his part, President of NAHME, Chief Yemi Areola, said herbal medicine can help the country in many ways.
It can contribute to the GDP and growth of the economy as it is with countries like China, India and many others. It can equally help save the lives give many people who cannot afford orthodox medicine. We need government intervention to move forward.
