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n the early 1970s it was observed worldwide that despite huge investments in new and improved allopathic or other health facilities , the health status of the general population being catered for had not improved to acceptable levels .It was also noted that about (70-80)% of people especially in rural areas make use of traditional remedies when they are ill. World Health Organization (WHO) formally launched primary health care in Alma Ata in 1978.The Primary Health Care strategy advised the integration of Traditional Medicine into the health care delivery system so as to improve the coverage and accessibility of primary Health Care. The Agency of Health in Ghana initiated several programs involving traditional medicine practitioners throughout the country developing a strategic framework (Traditional Medicine within the public health Sector 1995)

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