African Region

Hafiza Parkar, PhD in Pharmacology, specializes in regenerative medicine and wound healing. Her research connects traditional medicine with modern proteomics and 3D bioprinting, aligning ancient knowledge with innovative therapeutic applications for global public health challenges.
Hafiza Parkar, PhD in Pharmacology, specializes in regenerative medicine and wound healing. Her research connects traditional medicine with modern proteomics and 3D bioprinting, aligning ancient knowledge with innovative therapeutic applications for global public health challenges.
Psychiatrist and founder of Gye Nyame Mobile Clinics, Ori Shwarzman pioneers accessible mental healthcare in Ghana. A lecturer at Ben Gurion University, he integrates psychiatric practice with community-based models, advancing public health through innovative mobile service delivery.
Mohammed S. Abdallah leads pediatric services at Bombo Hospital in Tanzania. He pioneers integrative approaches, bridging evidence-based traditional practices with modern medicine to improve child health outcomes in under-resourced settings. Explore his contributions at the 3rd WCTCIM.
Prof. Motlalepula Gilbert Matsabisa, PhD in Pharmacology and Director at UFS, brings extensive expertise in African Traditional Medicines research and regulation to the 3rd WCTCIM Program Committee. Explore his impactful contributions to pharmacology and global health policy.
Professor Ashley Ross, an expert in homeopathic pathogenetic trials, leads the Department of Homeopathy at Durban University of Technology. With 30 years in practice and extensive international experience, he contributes to global research as a trustee of the Homeopathy Research Institute.
Lakassa Essossiminam is a phytotherapist and researcher in African traditional medicine. As a WHO expert and Coordinator for West African traditional medicine federations, he has been instrumental in shaping policies for integrating this knowledge into public health systems.
Ossy Kasilo, PharmD MSc, is a pharmacologist with 30 years at WHO AFRO, driving regulatory frameworks for African herbal medicines. As a speaker at the 3rd WCTCIM, she will share insights on TCIM and her role in COVID-19 trial protocols. Explore her impactful contributions.