Gondar college of medicine and health sciences in collaboration with the ethiopia public health training initiative, the carter center, the ethiopia ministry of health, and the ethiopia ministry of education 2005. Traditional medicine is the primary and often the only source of health care for major parts of the population in developing countries. From subsaharan africa, ethiopia is compared with rwanda and uganda, which have. Although traditional medicine plays an important role in ethiopian society, knowledge about the. Studies on the current knowledge and practices of communities in the era of modern health care expansion are lacking. Food, medicine and health care administration and control authority. Apr 11, 2014 family medicine, a new medical specialty in ethiopia, is the master key to the future of the ethiopian health care system, says dean mahlet yigeremu, school of medicine, addis ababa university. African relevance there is a need for emergency medicine em systems development across africa to address acute and chronic diseases, noncommunicable diseases and trauma in ethiopia. Traditional medicine comprises medical aspects of traditional knowledge that developed over.
Overview on medicinal plants and traditional medicine in africa. A crosssectional quantitative survey was conducted in gondar, a city located 727 km northwest of ethiopias capital addis ababa at an altitude of. Embassy of the united states of america addis ababa, ethiopia. Some knowledge of this system is also necessary for modern style medical staff working in such regions for a variety of reasons. Mohammed ayalew, department of clinical pharmacy, school of pharmacy, college of medicine and health sciences, university of gondar, gondar, ethiopia. Evaluation of program options to meet unmet need for family planning in ethiopia jelaludin ahmed central statistical authority addis ababa, ethiopia genet mengistu national office of population addis ababa, ethiopia orc macro calverton, maryland usa november 2002. A historical overview of traditional medicine practices and.
Ethiopia under the auspices of the national medical and health sciences curriculum council. The genesis of modern medicine in ethiopia was formulated by the thoughts and ideas brought by medical practitioners from ethiopia. Ethiopia text books pdf download grade 9, 10, 11 and 12. Traditional medicine plays a significant role in the healthcare of the majority of the people in developing countries, including ethiopia, and medicinal plants provide valuable contribution to this practice. The wbg would like to thank the ethiopian revenues and customs. Improving health through community involvement hailom banteyerga phd abstract the health extension program is one of the most innovative communitybased health programs in ethiopia. A local representative, representing the manufacturer to the. A crosssectional household survey was conducted from april 5 to may 6, 2015. Ministry of health of ethiopia developed standardized inventory. The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the literature on selfmedication practice in ethiopia. Dec 20, 2012 in ethiopia, doctors are in short supply, so the country has devised an ambitious plan to scale up medical education. Notes title and other information from caption card. National clinical pharmacy service implementation manual.
Information from its description page there is shown below. National medicines listformularystandard treatment guidelines. Traditional medicine who regional office for africa. We acknowledge the vital contributions of the programme coordinators within ethiopia. Medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by oromo.
Publication of traditional and modern medicine research. Medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by oromo people, ghimbi district, southwest ethiopia article pdf available in journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine 101. Traditional medicine in ethiopia in childhood diseases. In ethiopia, there are more than 80 ethnic groups, each having their indigenous knowledge on. In rural areas of ethiopia, medicinal plants treatments could also be given free of the most significant reports after the year 1930 on herbal medicine in ethiopia are those of lemordant 1960, strelyn 1965, 1968, and 1973, schoental and coady. Medical supplies for the front, including bales of cotton, wool, and warm blankets, are being piled up at the railway station. Household surveys are crucial to get accurate information on how medicines are acquired, and used by consumers, as they provide the best evidence in the area. Perspectives of female medical faculty in ethiopia. Ethiopian patients perceptions of antidiabetic medications.
Ethiopias health care system includes primary health centres, clinics, and hospitals. Traditional medicine refers to the knowledge, skills and practises based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, used in the maintenance of health and in the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness. Only major cities have hospitals with fulltime physicians, and most of the hospitals are in addis ababa. Box 1176, addis ababa university, addis ababa, ethiopia abstract a bibliographic survey of information available in various sources was undertaken and a rich assamblege of plants used as antimalarials, insecticidals and repellents in the ethiopian traditional herbal medicine system was compiled. Over the eight since that transition, care ethiopia has a series of programs with successful outcomes, while simultaneously impacting the policies and practices of government, serving as a thought. Ethiopia is endowed with abundant medicinal plant resources and. Support for youth reproductive health programs in ethiopia comes primarily from the ethiopian government, usaid ethiopia, the david and lucile packard foundation, unfpa and a few smaller bilateral assistance programs. Embassy addis ababa, ethiopia assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the medical professionals, medical. The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and. The government aimed to provide each pupil with a textbook but the reality was a severe shortage of textbooks and other teaching materials. An introduction to the medical history of ethiopia. Promoting traditional medicine in ethi opia 197 in june 1980, the first national symposium on traditional medicine was held in addis ababa in which representatives of both traditional and modern medicine participated 46.
Ethiopia is the second largest county in subsaharan africa with an estimated population of around 82 million people of which more than 69 million 84% live in rural areas source. The school of medicine was established as one academic constituent in the haramaya university college of health and medical sciences system in 2007 following the draft curriculum set to help the implementation of the proposal for the establishment of doctorate degree in medicine program within haramaya university. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. All trademarks and s on this website are property of. Generally, medicinal plants used for traditional medicine play a significant role in. For the ethiopian health center team getnet mitikie, mesfin addissie, mengesha admassu, abilo tadesse, amsalu feleke, hana alebachew gondar college of medicine and health sciences in collaboration with the ethiopia public health training initiative, the carter center, the ethiopia ministry of health, and the ethiopia ministry of education 2005. Pdf a historical overview of traditional medicine practices. Ethiopia is endowed with abundant medicinal plant resources and traditional medicinal practices.
Each listing includes, among other things, the plants botanical name, the african countries. It is noted that there is no single system of traditional medicine in ethiopia, even though themes that are common to the many cultural groups constituting the society have been evolving. Given the fact that traditional medicine covers a wide and heterogeneous field of health care issues, the approach undertaken in ethiopia implies that other aspects of the traditional practice are. Dec 06, 2014 in rural areas of ethiopia, medicinal plants treatments could also be given free of the most significant reports after the year 1930 on herbal medicine in ethiopia are those of lemordant 1960, strelyn 1965, 1968, and 1973, schoental and coady. E the institute of development and education for africa idea, inc. The practice of traditional medicine varies widely, in keeping with the societal and cultural heritage of. Nutrition profile background the second most populous country in africa, ethiopia has experienced strong and broadbased economic growth over the past decade, averaging 10. Carter center tcc ethiopia public health training initiative ephti facilitated the task for gondar university to write the lecture note in consultation with the health extension coordinating office of the federal ministry of health. Assessment of youth reproductive health programs in ethiopia. As part of this reform, health facilities throughout the country have been streamlining their. The new innovative medical education system in ethiopia.
All trademarks and s on this website are property of their respective owners. Ethiopias federal ministry of health fmoh has been leading a sectorwide reform effort aimed at significantly improving the quality and accessibility of services at all levels of the countrys decentralized health system. Review of antimalarial, pesticidal and repellent plants in. Ethiopia traditional medicine and the bridge to better health. The history and traditional treatment of smallpox in ethiopia. Ethiopian people have been using traditional medicine since time immemorial with 80% of its population dependent on traditional medicines. Strengthening the pharmaceutical supply chain to deliver.
Ethiopias crowded medical schools public radio international. Therefore, this study is aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice of traditional medicine among communities in merawi town. Embassy of the united states of america addis ababa, ethiopia physicians for american citizens the u. This study, conducted in the rural town of fiche in ethiopia, was undertaken with the support of southern cross university scu australia, addis ababa university aau ethiopia, and the. Medicinal plants in folk medicine system of ethiopia.
Medicinal plants in folk medicine system of ethiopia r. Hygiene and environmental health, part 1 open university. Traditional and modern medicine research directorate introduction plants have been used as a source of medicine in ethiopia from time immemorial to treat different ailments. Google, pub med and medline online internet searches were done to access relevant material. Knowledge, attitude, and utilization of traditional medicine.
Studies conducted so far are limited and focused on the perceptions and practices of modern and traditional health. Ato mohammed hussein abeseko, unicef ethiopia and the federal ministry of health ato tedla mulatu, amref ethiopia the cover design for hygiene and environmental health is by chris hough, learning and teaching solutions, the open university uk. Perceptions and practices of modern and traditional health. Additional file 2 summarizes the detail of traditional herbal medicine used. Sustaining improvements to public health in ethiopia aws. Access to modern health care is very limited, and in. Traditional medicine is often termed alternative or complementary. It provides traditional herbal medicine entities and their relationships in. However, the documentation of traditional healers clinics contribution to modern public health system in cosmopolitan cities is scanty. Overview on medicinal plants and traditional medicine in africa the importance of traditional medicine in africa in all countries of the world there exists traditional knowledge related to the health of humans and animals.
Ethiopian journal of health sciences is a general health science journal addressing clinical medicine, public health and biomedical sciences. Evaluation of program options to meet unmet need for family. The new innovative medical education system in ethiopia 37. A majority of ethiopians rely on traditional medicine as their primary form of health care, yet they are. In ethiopia, 70% of human and 90% of livestock population depends on traditional medicine. Ethiopia science and technology commission estc 1975 with the increasing number of training and research institutes, the effort in health research increased, both in volume and in the variety of fields. For environmental health science students air pollution mengesha admassu, mamo wubeshet university of gondar in collaboration with the ethiopia public health training initiative, the carter center, the ethiopia ministry of health, and the ethiopia ministry of education august 2006. In accordance with food, medicine and health care administration and control proclamation no. For all who are interested in traditional medicine and the development of medical practices, this text by one. In 2008, care ethiopias office moved from a projectbased approach to a more focused and strategic programbased approach. Health sector transformation plan global financing facility.
Tikur anbessa is currently the highest referral hospital in ethiopia. Ethiopia health extension program examines how the countrys health extension program hep has contributed to the move toward universal health coverage uhc, and it sheds light on. It is recognized that the use of illicit and licit drugs is increasing in ethiopia. Emerging evidence indicates that cancer is becoming one of major health problems in ethiopia. Finally the federal ministry of health would like to express special. Posts about ethiopian traditional medicine written by mayslater. Ethiopia health extension program examines how the countrys health extension program hep has contributed to the move toward. Download accelerated medicine in ethiopia document on this page you can read or download accelerated medicine in ethiopia in pdf format.
Ethiopia health extension program a s a lowincome country, ethiopia has made impressive progress in improving health outcomes. Overview on the status of traditional medicine in ethi opia and prospects for its development 7 th international conference on ayurveda, homeopathy and chinese medicine may 1819, 2017 munich, germany. Promoting traditional medicine in ethiopia 197 in june 1980, the first national symposium on traditional medicine was held in addis ababa in which representatives of both traditional and modern medicine participated 46. The majority of ethiopians depend on medical plants as their only source of health care, especially in rural areas where access to villages is lacking. Thus, a cross sectional study was conducted from february to may 2010 to assess the contribution of traditional healers clinics to public health care system in addis ababa. The universities of addis ababa, gondar, jimma, and mekele and partners such as the cdc ethiopia, tulane university, the world health organization who, johns hopkins. However, available research evidence on indigenous antimalarial plants is highly fragmented in the country. This study has shown that herbal medicine continues to be of great importance to this community in ethiopia as part of their healthcare system, and they are aware that the knowledge and the herbs are at risk of disappearing. The survey used a draft methodology developed by health action international hai and the world health organization who, adapted from.
By taking the new threetier health care delivery system into consideration, the sixth edition of the national medicines list of ethiopia will be further categorized. A historical overview of traditional medicine practices and policy in ethiopia article pdf available in ethiopian journal of health development 202. It is in the specific context of the sdgs and ungass 2016 that the government of ethiopia has framed the development of its national drug control master plan 20172022. During the study period, patients were seen in the endocrinology unit that was run by 3 endocrinologists and 2 endocrinology fellows working as consultants on a rotating basis, up to 6 internal medicine residents who were assigned to take primary roles in managing patients during their monthlong attachments, 6 nurses and 1. Sacred natural sites, herbal medicine, medicinal plants and their. This entry gives the number of medical doctors physicians, including generalist and specialist medical practitioners, per 1,000 of the population. On this page you can read or download accelerated medicine in ethiopia pdf in pdf format. The note further enumerates the general and operational objectives of the traditional medicine policy, and identifies associations and institutions involved in traditional medicine, in medicinal plant research and production, in pharmacopoeia, and in phyto medicine production, and relevant programmes. The present paper is an overview of the literature reporting the use of these plants for cancer treatment. Availability of essential medicines and pharmaceutical inventory. Medical devices and ivds are subject to registration procedure. An overview of ethiopian traditional medicinal plants used. Commons is a freely licensed media file repository.
Available records indicate that no less than 5,000 health and health related publications and documents are issued in ethiopia. Overview on the status of traditional medicine in ethiopia. Download accelerated medicine in ethiopia pdf document. Given the successes achieved by this partnership, it may provide lessons for replicating to similar environments. Ethiopia is a diverse country in topography, climate, ethnic groups, language and cultures. Medical doctors are defined as doctors that study, diagnose, treat, and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans through the application of modern medicine. To evaluate perceptions and practices of modern and traditional health practitioners about traditional medicine in. The food, medicine and healthcare administration and control authority of ethiopia fmhaca is responsible for medical device regulation in ethiopia.
Perspectives of female medical faculty in ethiopia on a. A very important book on ethiopian traditional medicine. The list of medicines for ethiopia is hereby revised for the sixth time in light of the above principle and the latest developments in fields of medicine and pharmacy. A household survey of medicine storage practices in gondar. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 1. The health service delivery system in ethiopia is organized in a manner that encourages decentralization. One fellow advocated for female residents who were forced to take examinations during their maternity leave, and had worked to create more familyfriendly options for residents to return part. It was unveiled in a ceremony in the capital addis ababa, which was attended by the minister for health, health professional and traditional medicine practitioners. Leadership training and development the partnership conducted a condensed. To facilitate the objective assessment of official policy, the nature and historical origins of ethiopian traditional medicine is examined briefly. A historical overview of traditional medicine practices. The people of ethiopia speak over 80 different languages, constituting 12 semitic, 22 cushitic, 18 omotic, and 18 nilosaharan languages. Ethiopia unveils traditional medicine research roadmap. National essential medicine list ethiopia, fifth edition 2015 pdf, 2.
Pdf medicinal plants used in traditional medicine by oromo. The ethiopia emergency medicine partnership followed a sixphase model to address the spectrum of emergency services. A majority of ethiopians rely on traditional medicine as their primary form of health care, yet they are in danger of losing both their knowledge and the plants they have used as medicines for millennia. According to the world health organisation who the definition of traditional medicine may be summarized as the.
Traditional medicine is an ancient medical practice that is still widely used in prevention and treatment of various health problems in ethiopia. Ethiopia as a nation, defining it as an obsolete empirestate, a prison house of peoples. The contribution of traditional healers clinics to public. Prices and availability of locally produced and imported. It is based on the assumption that access to and quality of primary health care in. African traditional medicines and indigenous knowledge systems. Studies conducted so far are limited and focused on the perceptions and practices of modern and traditional health practitioners about traditional medicine. In ethiopia up to 80% of the population uses traditional medicine due to the cultural acceptability of healers and local pharmacopeias, the relatively low cost of traditional medicine and difficult access to modern health facilities. Gbv, leadership, stress management, study skills, and balancing roles as a woman. This report summarizes the results of a pilot survey undertaken in ethiopia to measure and compare the price and availability of locally produced and imported medicines.
This database contains information on thousands of plants used for treating animals and humans in rural areas in different regions of africa. As a result of this assessment and the needs and gaps identified, youthnet proposes to support youth. Ethiopian health and nutrition research institute ehnri download high resolution image jpg 773b. In sidama and ethiopia in general, medicinal plants occupy a crucial place in.
But this focus on the quantity of doctors may come at the expense of quality. The objective of this study was to document household medicine storage practices in gondar town, northwestern ethiopia. Background selfmedication patterns vary among different populations, and are influenced by many factors. Predictors of traditional medical practices in illness behavior in. Relying primarily on field surveys, there have been recent efforts to assess the use of ethiopian traditional medicinal plants for treatment of various diseases including cancer. Ethiopias ministry of health disclosed on monday a five years traditional medicine research roadmap, reported stateaffiliated fana broadcasting corporate fbc.
This is often linked to ethnic and cultural diversity coupled with an array of unique flora. Though i was predisposed toward the ethiopia i had studied since the late 1950s, i appreciated that within its. Ethiopian herbal medicine research profile ethiopian public health institute page 6 up to 1990 1. A majority of ethiopians rely on traditional medicine. The current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in fiche, ethiopia elizabeth davigdor1, hans wohlmuth2, zemede asfaw3 and tesfaye awas4 abstract background. Ethiopia ministry of education moe provides textbooks for all grade class in ethiopia. Research open access the current status of knowledge of herbal medicine and medicinal plants in fiche, ethiopia elizabeth davigdor1, hans wohlmuth2, zemede asfaw3 and tesfaye awas4 abstract background. Medicine at michigan 28 medicine at michigan by jacey fortin photography by michael tsegaye and austin thomason i t was a chilly saturday in ethiopia when semgn, a 30yearold mother of one, began to worry that her. Students and teachers can download ethiopia text books in pdf. Introduction traditional medicine is the ancient and culturebound medical practice which existed in human societies before the application of modern science to health. Ethiopian health and nutrition research institute ehnri download high resolution image jpg 1.