Malaria is one of the most important health problems in Burkina Faso and is thought to account for 11%–32% of deaths according to different verbal autopsy techniques.1 The law in Burkina Faso officially recognizes traditional medicine as part of the health system (Loi No 23/94/ADP). The national policy on traditional medicine aims to integrate traditional medical practices and medicinal products derived from the traditional pharmacopoeia into the national health care system in order to improve access to medicines for the whole population. One strategy is to strengthen collaboration between practitioners of traditional and modern medicine, and another is to promote scientific research on traditional medicine and pharmacopoeia. This is consistent with the World Health Organization's strategy for traditional medicine in Africa.2,3
7 Apr 2015
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