Publications by authors named "Bernard Kofi Turkson"
Hyperlipidemia accounts for about 17 million deaths worldwide each year. High cost and side effects have limited the use of conventional anti-lipidaemic agents in some cases, majority of whom resort to traditional medicine. The current research focused on validating the safety and efficacy of a herbal product, 'LIPO A' used in the management of hyperlipidaemia.
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- Buruli ulcer (BU) is a neglected tropical disease primarily affecting rural areas in Africa, South America, and Asia, leading to severe skin and tissue damage, along with social stigma for patients.
- The disease is caused by a pathogen that produces a mycolactone toxin, resulting in necrosis and can escalate from a painless skin nodule to serious complications involving muscles and bones.
- While antibiotics and surgery are common treatments, the review suggests that indigenous African plants could offer alternative remedies and emphasizes the need for further research into socio-economic and environmental factors influencing BU management.
Background: Over the past decade there has been growing interest in the use of herbal medicine both in developed and developing countries. Given the high proportion of patients using herbal medicine in Ghana, some health facilities have initiated implementation of herbal medicine as a component of their healthcare delivery. However, the extent to which herbal medicine has been integrated in Ghanaian health facilities, how integration is implemented and perceived by different stakeholders has not been documented.
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