Renewed Hope Global Applauds Prof. Emeje’s Appointment as WHO Advisory Group Co-Chair
Renewed Hope Global has congratulated renowned Nigerian scholar, Professor Martins Emeje, on his appointment as Co-Chair of the World Health Organisation’s Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional Medicine (STAG-TM).
The newly constituted 19-member advisory body will provide independent scientific and technical guidance to the WHO in implementing its Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034. The group is expected to play a key role in shaping research priorities, strengthening evidence generation, developing policies, and setting standards to support the safe and effective integration of traditional medicine into national healthcare systems worldwide.
Professor Emeje was selected alongside Dr Susan Wieland, Director at Cochrane Complementary Medicine in the United States, following a rigorous international screening process. His appointment reflects years of academic excellence and sustained contributions to the advancement of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine.
Speaking on the development, the Global Chairman of Renewed Hope Global, Ambassador J.K. Adebola, described the appointment as a proud moment for Nigeria and a boost to the country’s growing influence in global health governance.
He said the recognition affirms Professor Emeje’s commitment to evidence-based traditional medicine and highlights the importance of aligning indigenous knowledge with scientific research to strengthen healthcare delivery and public trust.
Renewed Hope Global also commended the World Health Organisation for establishing the advisory body, noting that the initiative will help advance innovation, safety standards and global collaboration in the rapidly evolving field of traditional medicine.
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