Herbal Doctors Blame MoH for Shelving Findings

Practitioners of herbal medicine, most of whom claim to have found a cure for the HIV/AIDS menace, have accused the Ministry of Health (MoH) of suppressing and shelving their research findings. They claimed that their herbal concoctions could be more potent and effective than western drugs.

In separate interviews with this reporter, some of the herbal doctors complained of lack of encouragement by the MoH to certify their findings. Dr. C. A. Ababio, the managing director of AJE Research Centre in Kumasi, noted that he has cured over 500 HIV/AIDS patients since 1986. He said tests conducted before and after herbal medical application indicated the efficacy of his medicines. He said efforts to get recognition from the Health Ministry have proved futile. The situation is not different at the Akobalm Herbal Clinic at Akobalm House in Kumasi.

The 'doctor' in charge, who talked to this reporter in confidence, claimed their potions could stop all complications of AIDS.