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International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Volume 5, Issue 7, 2018, Page No: 143-149
http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2349-0381.0507016

Traditional Medicine as a Synergy to orthodox medicine in Dagbon Area of Ghana

Abdallah Iddrisu Yahaya1*, David Millar2

1.Senior Lecturer, University for Development Studies, UDS, Dept. Of Medicine and Allied Science, Clinician, Tamale Teaching Hospital, Regional Tb, Clinician, Head of Chest Unit, Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) Ghana
2.Doklah Kwame Anthony, Catholic University College of Ghana, Founder and President, Partners in Information Technology (PIT).

Citation : Abdallah Iddrisu Yahaya, David Millar, Traditional Medicine as a Synergy to orthodox medicine in Dagbon Area of Ghana International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education 2018, 5(7) : 143-149

Abstract

Utilization of traditional medical therapy dates back into antiquity; virtually, every culture in the world has relied on it to treat/prevent one ill-health or another. Despite the current advances in conventional health care, traditional medicine (TRM) use continues to upsurge at both local and global scales.

In this research work, qualitative and quantitative method (mixed method) approach was used to study traditional medicine as synergy to orthodox medicine at Dagbon area of Ghana. The research problem was that orthodox medicine alone has failed to control the burden of double disease pandemic in Northern Ghana.

Results of the study showed that Traditional medicine as synergy to orthodox medicine will make health care delivery in Dagbon area more of a success.


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