by Ada | Jun 3, 2025 | Traditional Medicine
On May 23rd, Rukararwe had the pleasure of hosting a group of university students from Kampala International University (KIU) for a field trip focused on herbal medicine. Organized as part of their academic course, the visit offered the students a hands-on opportunity...
by Abby Ayebaze | Oct 17, 2024 | Traditional Medicine
In a move to establish a sustainable herbal medicine supply chain, Rukararwe PWRD has launched the planting of over 10,000 different varieties of medicinal trees at Rukararwe. The trees include Prunus Africana (Omugoote), Omweiha (Ugandensis), and Kigeria (Omubooro.)....
by Abby Ayebaze | Jan 16, 2024 | Traditional Medicine
In a remarkable cross-cultural collaboration, medical students from Sweden are delving into the fascinating realm of herbal medicine research at the Rukararwe Partnership Workshop and Training Centre in Uganda. This unique initiative not only brings together students...
by June | Jun 7, 2022 | Traditional Medicine
Photo: Herbalists at Rukararwe showing the World Health Organisation (WHO) team and the Minister for Science and Technology Dr Monica Musenero the local process of steaming using herbs which they said helped people to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. Governments and...
by June | Jan 17, 2020 | Traditional Medicine
Herbalists have been cautioned to stop practices which fuel the spread of the HIV/AIDS scourge. Nobert Kagwa the Coordinator for Bushenyi HIV/AIDS Forum said of their (herbalists/traditional healers) practices especially the use of razor blade has tended to spread...
