By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar –
Arthur Javis University has achieved a breakthrough in traditional medical research as the Arthur Javis Institute of Traditional Medical Research commences treatment of cancer, fibroid and other life threatening diseases in Cross River State.
Speaking at the NUJ Press Center in Calabar, the Chancellor of the University, Dr Arthur Javis Archibong and his team, said they are working to demistify erroneous subjects around trado-medicine and proffer empirical, feasible globally recognized medical solutions, that would compete favourably with orthodox medicine.
According to Dr Archibong, “The Governing Council of the institution had earlier approved the construction and equipping of a standard Institute of Trado-Medical Research within the Arthur Javis University’s campus.”
He explained, that “The Institute will make use of the wide range of herbs from the surrounding forest resources around the University community and the available traditional medical practitioners within and around our locality to treat some of the life threatening illnesses.”
Some of the diseases targeted by the research institute include; hemorrhoids (pile), prostate, diabetes, asthma, kidney stone, cancer, fibroid, epilepsy, bone fracture/dislocation/setting, and many more.
The team disclosed that their action is in line with the Federal Government’s vision through the establishment of the Department of Traditional, Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) under the Federal Ministry of Health in a letter referenced OHCSF/MSO/72/IV/132 and dated 4th April 2018.
The team expressed excitement and readiness to launch into the trado-medicine landscape:
“We are happy to announce to our community and the world at large that our well-equipped Institute of Trado-Medical Research at our our university campus, in Akpabuyo LGA, Cross River State, Nigeria is open for treatment of individuals diagnosed of any of these life-threatening illnesses as mentioned earlier”. He said.
