Tradomedical herbal clinic Marks 4 Years, Seeks Government Recognition for Traditional Medicine
By Roseline Okafor- Nasarawa
Tradomedical Herbal Clinic, a traditional medical center in Aso, Mararaba, Nasarawa State, celebrated its fourth anniversary.
The event drew dignitaries and well-wishers who gathered to rejoice with the founder, Mr. David Jacob.
Mr. Jacob, a traditional medicine practitioner, called on governments and Nigerians to invest in and support the traditional medicine sector, highlighting its significant contributions to healthcare.
He emphasized that traditional medicine refers to knowledge, skills, and practices rooted in cultural beliefs, used for maintaining health and treating illnesses.
The award-winning practitioner urged young people to acquire skills and contribute to society’s development and appealed for support for the sector and appreciated his mother and supporters.
“For those who want to join this business, done be discourage. Put all your hopes in God and be determined and before you know it, you will achieve your breakthrough.
“I started this journey years back and I told God to please give me a place where people will come. I was determined and believed in myself. Now see where I am. People come here and they get treated after going to hospitals and could not get the result they wanted.
Mr. Jacob noted that with more investments and support, Nigeria would benefit hugely from traditional medicine and emphasized the need for sensitization to change negative mindsets about traditional medicine and highlighted the difference between traditional medicine and divination.
“Secondly people are misconstruing me a s pries or diviner or babalawo as they call them but I am not a babalawo. I don’t invoke spirits or do the things they do. Can a babalawo use X Ray machine and other equipment we use here, No!” he said”
The celebration included the conferment of awards to Mr. Jacob for his selfless service to humanity and contributions to the health sector as well as was decorated by Tiv youth association Nasarawa state chapter as icon of traditional medicine practitioner.
