Professor Rafael Nyarkotei Obu (left) and TRAHASS executives
Prominent Ghanaian naturopathy professor, Professor Raphael Nyarkoti Oboo, who is currently studying for the barrister course at the Gambia School of Law in Banjul, has been honored by the Gambia National Association of Traditional Healers (TRAHASS). .
He was honored at the recently concluded 1st Traditional and Alternative Medicine National Conference “Legal Regulation of Traditional and Alternative Medicine Practitioners in The Gambia” for his significant contribution to the traditional medicine industry in Gambia during his legal education at Gambia Law School. It was done. : Tools for Awareness in the Health System”, under the auspices of The Gambia National Traditional Healers Association (TRAHASS).
The event was held at the University of Gambia in Brikama and brought together over 500 practitioners from home and abroad to discuss the need and importance of the law in The Gambia.
His recognition comes as a result of his contribution to promoting national legislation on traditional medicine in The Gambia. He also provided a scholarship package worth $10,000 to a traditional healer to pursue a diploma program in Naturopathy and Holistic Medicine at Nyarkoti University College of Holistic Medicine & Technology in Ashaiman, Ghana . The university is also an educational member of the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF) in Canada.
For decades, Gambia’s traditional healers have been fighting for the nation.
Although recognized by the medical system, all their efforts proved to be in vain. The healers appreciated Professor Nyarkotey’s encouragement and recognition of their practice. The award certificate, signed by the president, reads:
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He did not set out to be a leader, but he became a leader by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intentions.” After all, leaders are a lot like eagles: they don’t flock together, they find one at a time.The Gambia is a country known for its traditional and alternative medicine. I am happy to know that you were pushing for the enactment of this bill.
“Also, despite your tedious legal training at the Gambia Law School in Banjul, you spent your time helping traditional healers become Gambia’s first modern naturopaths. This July 1, 2023 In, we award you Professor Rafael “Pioneer and Father of the Modern Natural Medicine Development Award in Gambia” Nyarkoti Oboo.
Professor Nyarkoti expressed his gratitude to the healers for their recognition and promised to make The Gambia his home. In his keynote address, he asserted that medicine is not a competition. Therefore, there is no need for traditional natural healers to be in conflict. He calls for cooperation in the health system. Laws also go a long way in strengthening standardization, he explains.
Referring to the national bill on traditional medicine, he supports the idea of restricting the use of the title doctor by traditional healers without sound academic training.
Professor Nyarkoti said natural medicine tends to improve the economy through legislation. TRAHASS Chairman Saryu Puye acknowledged that Professor Nyarkoti was a god sent to Gambia to help healers also come into the limelight.
The therapists are therefore also grateful to the Gambia Law School for allowing Professor Nyarkotei to pursue his legal education in The Gambia.
Significant development of traditional healers in Gambia. The therapists in a letter of recommendation signed by the President to Gambia Law School in Banjul:
“We have received valuable insight into bringing renowned naturopathic professor Raphael Nyarkoti Obu to The Gambia Law School to pursue legal education and contribute to the development of modern natural medicine and law in The Gambia.”
Professor Nyarkoti promised natural medicine practitioners that he would use his legal training at Gambia Law School to contribute to the development of medical industry practices across the African continent.
