𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐓𝐌𝐁 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 

𝐄𝐝𝐨 𝐓𝐌𝐁 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 

...Chairman, Showcases One-Year Achievements

By: Oriaifoh Godwins


The Edo State Traditional Medicine Board, Edo TMB, on Monday, 31st August 2026, celebrated the 2026 African Traditional Medicine Day, with the Chairman of the Board, High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, showcasing the remarkable achievements recorded by the Board within his one year in office.

The event, which brought together stakeholders and members of the public, attracted representatives from the Edo State Ministries of Health, Environment and Education, as well as traditional medicine practitioners and other stakeholders in the health sector.

A cross section of guests at the event

In a documentary video presented during the celebration, High Chief Ugbesia rolled out some of the key programmes and initiatives undertaken by the Board to reposition, regulate and promote traditional medicine practice in Edo State.


Among the achievements highlighted, include the training of traditional medicine practitioners on safe herbal medicine processing, preservation, dosage and quality assurance practices.

The Board also organised Edo State's first-ever Herbal Trade Fair, an initiative aimed at promoting collaboration, innovation and market opportunities within the traditional medicine sector.


In the area of education and capacity building, the Board facilitated the integration of traditional medicine knowledge into the curriculum of the Edo State School of Nursing Sciences, with the objective of exposing future nurses and midwives to integrative healthcare practices.


Another major achievement was the securing and commencement of the planting of medicinal herbs in an approved botanical garden to support medicinal plant conservation, research and the sustainable availability of herbal resources.


The Board also developed a comprehensive database of traditional medicine practitioners in Edo State, to support effective regulation, planning and decision-making within the sector.


As part of efforts to improve maternal and child health, the Board distributed referral booklets and trained over 300 Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) on safe delivery protocols and other best practices.

The initiative is expected to strengthen the capacity of traditional birth attendants and improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state.


Also highlighted was the implementation of interactive radio programmes aimed at increasing public awareness and providing health education on the safe and responsible use of traditional medicine.

Dr. David Odiko, Director, Family Health Dept. Edo state Ministry of Health, who represented Edo state Commissioner For Health at the event

This year's Africa Traditional Medicines Day celebration, featured a number of presentations and lectures by experts and stakeholders on various aspects of African traditional medicine.


Alhaji Mallam Bello delivered a presentation on the brief history and development of African traditional medicine, while other resource persons spoke extensively on the preparation, preservation, storage and appropriate dosage of traditional medicines.


The programme also featured discussions on the importance of screening for infectious diseases at Traditional Birth Attendant points across the various local government areas of Edo State.

Some of the recipients of awards from TMB, Edo state

A major highlight of the occasion was the presentation of awards to deserving members of the Board, outstanding traditional medicine practitioners and other individuals who have contributed to the growth and development of traditional medicine practice in Edo State.


High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, the Chairman of the Edo State Traditional Medicine Board, was also honoured, in recognition of his leadership and contributions towards the advancement of the traditional medicine sector in the state.


The celebration provided an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on the role of traditional medicine in healthcare delivery and to renew their commitment to ensuring safer, better regulated and more effective traditional medicine practices.


Under the leadership of High Chief Ugbesia, the Edo State Traditional Medicine Board has continued to pursue initiatives aimed at strengthening regulation, improving practitioners' capacity, promoting research and conservation, and integrating relevant traditional medicine knowledge into the broader healthcare system.

High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, JP, Chairman Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, Speaking on a variety of issues


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