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Identifying strengths and weaknesses of the integration of biomedical and herbal medicine units in Ghana using the WHO Health Systems Framework: a qualitative study.

Bernard AppiahIsaac Kingsley AmponsahAnubhuti PoudyalMerlin Lincoln Kwao Mensah
Published in: BMC complementary and alternative medicine (2018)
Researchers view the integration of the two healthcare systems-biomedicine, and herbal medicine- positively but it has challenges that need to be addressed. The integration could offer more opportunities for researching into herbal medicine. More training for conventional health professionals in herbal medicine could increase the chances of better coordination between the two units. Additionally, strong advocacy and publicity is needed to educate more people on the integration and the utilization of the services.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • primary care
  • mental health