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Professor Urges Ghana to Harness $437B Plant Medicine Market

8/4/2025

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Professor Regina Appiah-Oppong passionately called on the Ghanaian government to invest in plant medicine research, emphasizing its vast economic and health benefits. With 80% of rural Ghanaians depending on herbal remedies, the potential is immense. However, challenges like standardization and regulation hinder progress, leaving Ghana missing out on a booming $437 billion global market for medicinal plants by 2032.

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Professor Regina Appiah-Oppong passionately called on the Ghanaian government to invest in plant medicine research, emphasizing its vast economic and health benefits. With 80% of rural Ghanaians depending on herbal remedies, the potential is immense. However, challenges like standardization and regulation hinder progress, leaving Ghana missing out on a booming $437 billion global market for medicinal plants by 2032.