Brazzaville marks African Traditional Medicine Day
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lasemaineafricaine
Congo-Brazzaville marked African Traditional Medicine Day in Brazzaville on 14 October, in a delayed celebration. The ceremony, panel discussions and a sales exhibition highlighted traditional knowledge and its place in health systems, Lasemaineafricaine reports.
Congo marked African Traditional Medicine Day on 14 October 2026 in Brazzaville, focusing on the need for better regulation of the sector and medicinal foods, Lasemaineafricaine reports. The ceremony was held at the Pierre Savorgnan De Brazza Memorial.
Panels brought participants together to discuss the legal framework, governance and scientific rigour needed to integrate traditional medicine into health policies. African Traditional Medicine Day has been officially observed every 31 August since 2003, according to Lasemaineafricaine.
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