The Department of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine Services (TCAM) under the Ondo State Ministry of Health is charged with the strategic development, regulation, and promotion of indigenous health systems. It plays a vital role in recognizing the value of traditional knowledge, integrating it into modern health delivery, and safeguarding public health through standardized practices.

The department is responsible for facilitating the effective utilization of traditional medicine and its related products within the state’s official healthcare system. By supporting the safe, evidence-based application of time-honored healing methods, the department strengthens the diversity and resilience of Ondo State’s healthcare delivery.

As part of its mandate, the department seeks to harness the economic potential of traditional medicine practice and products. It aligns its objectives with national development plans by fostering innovation, encouraging entrepreneurship, and creating livelihood opportunities through the responsible commercialization of traditional health knowledge and resources.

To ensure a structured and sustainable approach, the department is working to establish a state-specific institutional framework for the regulation and promotion of traditional medicine. This framework serves as a foundation for standard-setting, practitioner regulation, product certification, and integration with conventional medical services.

In addition to improving healthcare access, the department contributes significantly to the overall health profile of the state. By exploring the strengths of traditional medical practices through the lens of modern science, it seeks to retain useful, culturally relevant health practices while identifying and discouraging those that are harmful or unsubstantiated.

The department also promotes synergy between traditional and modern medical practices. It encourages the adoption of validated traditional knowledge and skills into contemporary medicine, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and expanding treatment options across the healthcare spectrum.

Through these initiatives, the Department of Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine Services supports a more inclusive, culturally sensitive, and holistic approach to health, while fostering innovation and protecting public safety in Ondo State.

"Bridging Tradition and Innovation for Better Health."