The Catholic Bishop Emeritus of Abuja Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged Nigerians to learn from countries like China and India regarding the development of natural medicine. According to him, natural medicine remains a viable alternative for many people who are unable to afford orthodox medicine. Onaiyekan said Nigeria was endowed with natural medicine, urging the Federal Government to acknowledge and develop it through the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency to enable Nigerians to have access to affordable care. It is based on the noble conviction that our nation is endowed with natural medicine which we need to acknowledge and develop. “Secondly, all along, natural medicine remained a viable alternative for many people, often unable to access expensive modern medicine.

Source: Punch March 15, 2024 21:06 UTC