By Ishola Balogun
Nigeria and Brazil have agreed to strengthen collaboration on the scientific validation of African traditional medicine, with both countries adopting a comprehensive implementation roadmap to deepen cooperation in research, technology transfer, academic exchange and public health innovation.
The agreement was reached during the Brazil–Nigeria High-Level Bilateral Meeting on Traditional Medicine and Scientific Cooperation held at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Nigerian delegation, which included representatives of the Ooni of Ife, joined officials from both countries, researchers and academic institutions in advocating greater global recognition for indigenous healthcare systems through evidence-based scientific collaboration.
According to a statement issued by the Senior Media Officer to the Ooni of Ife, Sodiq Lawal, the meeting concluded with the adoption of a roadmap to guide cooperation in traditional medicine, medicinal plant research, technology transfer, academic exchange and public health innovation.
