Tooro Kingdom has partnered with the National Drug Authority to conserve and preserve medicinal trees and herbs in the kingdom.
The Chairperson, Dr. Merdard Bitekyerezo, said that Tooro is blessed with good natural vegetation and a conducive climate that favors the growth of different medicinal trees.
Addressing Tooro Kingdom officials in Muchwa Fort Portal city yesterday, Dr. Bitekyerezo cited an example of Kibaale Forest, which he said is home to a variety of different medicinal trees and herbs that are being cut down for timber and charcoal that preserving them for herbal medicine. Dr. Bitekyerezo speaking…….
Rt. Hon. Steven Kiyingi, the Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister said that the kingdom is ready to pattern not only with NDA but also with the central government to improve the health standard of the people of Tooro, as well as mobilizing herbalists in the region for further training. PM Kiyingi speaking…….
National Drug Authority and Tooro Kingdom have drafted a Memorandum of Understanding and a committee has been set up to scrutinize it before it is signed to formalize the partnership. END