Background The WHO estimates that a considerable number of people in Sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA) rely on traditional, complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) to meet …

Herbal medicines make a vital contribution to healthcare globally, but from production
through to practice, there are ethical challenges that require attention. Ethical challenges are …

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is widespread and has played critical
roles in preventing infections, including previous coronaviruses. This study sought to …

Objectives To examine the prevalence, determinants, safety perceptions, effectiveness and
knowledge of herbal medicines (HMs) and reasons for non-hospital utilisation. Design Cross …

Background Previous research has revealed high rates of traditional medicine usage in
Nigeria. Reports of widespread contamination of herbal medicine products and higher rates …

Abstract Background Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is a combination of
herbal medicine, traditional therapies, and mind-body intervention. This descriptive study …

Background: In Uganda generally and in rural areas in particular, use of traditional medicine
is a common practice, yet there remains lack of evidence on the overall utilization of …

Background The use of medications, including herbal medicines during breastfeeding is
always a concern among women. Currently, there is no published evidence on whether …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing challenge in low-and middle-
income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. There is insufficient population-based …

Background: The use of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) is
becoming apparent among many populations, particularly those suffering from chronic …