The organising committee of the Ghana Herbal Conference has paid a courtesy call on the Ashanti Regional Minister at his office in Kumasi ahead of the Ghana Herbal Conference, 2025.

The visit was to formally congratulate Dr. Frank Amoakohene on his appointment as the Ashanti Regional Minister and to discuss the upcoming Ghana Herbal Conference slated for December 3^rd or 5^th, 2025, at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi.

The delegation, led by members of the planning and technical committee of the Ghana Herbal Conference, used the opportunity to introduce themselves and the conference to the Minister.

They also extended an official invitation to the Minister and expressed the hope that the Ministry would support efforts to promote the herbal medicine industry in Ghana.

Dr. Frank Amoakohene, while expressing gratitude for the visit and the congratulatory message, pledged his support for the upcoming event.

He noted that the Ghana Herbal Conference aligns with the government’s broader agenda of promoting local industries, preserving indigenous knowledge systems, and expanding access to alternative healthcare.

He further emphasised the importance of herbal medicine in Ghana’s public health space and its potential for economic empowerment, especially among rural communities and traditional medicine practitioners.

“The government of Ghana has, in recent years, taken active steps to support the herbal medicine sector. This includes the integration of herbal medicine into selected public hospitals through the Centre for Plant Medicine Research (CPMR), as well as the Food and Drugs Authority's continued efforts in regulating and registering herbal products to ensure public safety and international competitiveness.

"Additionally, the Health Ministry has been collaborating with traditional medicine practitioners to strengthen research, improve quality control, and develop a national policy framework for traditional and alternative medicine,” Dr. Amoakohene stated.

The Chief Director for Global Media Alliance, Ms. Emma Wenani, expressed her gratitude to the Minister for welcoming the team to his office and accepting the invitation extended to him.

“We are grateful for your willingness to support the Ghana Herbal Conference and for accepting our invitation.

"We look forward to more collaborations to championing indigenous herbal knowledge, promoting safe and effective herbal medical practices, and fostering innovation in the herbal medicine sector,” she mentioned.

The organisers of the Ghana Herbal Conference expressed optimism that the active involvement of government stakeholders, especially regional leadership, would significantly boost participation, stakeholder engagement, and public trust in herbal medicine initiatives.

They further assured the Minister that the November 2025 conference would serve as a strategic platform for investment, policy advocacy, and the celebration of Ghana’s rich herbal heritage.

The Ghana Herbal Conference 2025, under the theme “Harmony in Herbalism: Balancing Tradition & Innovation, is committed to championing indigenous herbal knowledge, promoting safe and effective herbal medical practices, and fostering innovation within the herbal industry.

It is committed to advancing the country’s herbal medicine industry by fostering dialogue, collaboration, and scientific research aimed at promoting development and standardisation.

With a focus on global recognition, the conference envisions positioning Ghana as a leading hub for high-quality, evidence-based herbal medicine and indigenous health systems.

The conference, organised by Global Media Alliance (GMA), will feature plenary sessions, exhibitions, product showcases, stakeholder engagement, and live herbal demonstrations.