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The map of Africa denotes African ownership of
African Traditional Medicine.
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The medicinal plant, rose-colored pure flower
represents the main raw materials used in
traditional medicine.
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The green background of the map of Africa
denotes the rich African biodiversity.
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The blue color surrounding most of the African
continent represents the bodies of water, which
surround most of Africa, and are additional
sources of some traditional medicines.
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The golden ring which houses all the other
elements is a reflection of the golden
competitive advantages that African Traditional
Medicine offers with potential impact on the
health, economy and development of African
communities. The logo will now be used in
advocacy materials on African Traditional
Medicine.
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January-June 2003
WHO Calls on African Governments to
Formally Recognize Traditional Medicine
- August 31, 2003
(PDF)
1st African Traditional Medicine Day to
be Commemorated on August 31, 2003 - February 21, 2003
(PDF)
Logo for African Traditional Medicine
Unveiled - October 9, 2003
(PDF)
Tools for Institutionalizing Traditional
Medicine in Health Systems in
WHO African Region
(PDF)
WHO Regional Expert Committee on
Traditional Medicine - November 19-23, 2001
(PDFs)
WHO Guide for the Development of a National Health
Policy (Draft) - July 2004 (PDF)
The WHO African Region: Overview of the
Situation of Traditional Medicine (PDF)
- (Regional Overview: African Region) (PDF)
Promoting the Role of Traditional Medicine in
Health Systems: A Strategy for the African Region
(PDF)
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