INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH ALLIED SCIENCES

Venue: Muhimbili University of Health and Short Course in Traditional Medicine Development Course Topics: Allied Sciences Time: 08.30am-4.30 pm Mode of Instruction: English and Kiswahili Course fee: Tshs. 310,000/= for Tanzanian (mixing, Citizen and USD 300 for Foreigners (Breakfast and lunch will be provided). The fee should be deposited at NMB Muhimbili Branch, Account Number 2091100002 not later than 1st June, 2014. Foreign currency can be deposited at same branch using Swift Code system (NMIBTZTZ). Acomodation: The Institute does not provide accomodation, but can make a arrangements when contacted. Award: Certificate of attendance will be provided to participants who will attend a full course. How To Apply: Medicinal plants and good agricultural practices The duly filled-in application forms should be addressed /emailed to: Application Date: March 20, 2014 to June 1, 2014 Course Duration and Date: Five Days (Full time), 25/08/2014-29/08/2014. The Director, Institute of Traditional Medicine, MUHAS P.O. Box 65001 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ditm@muhas.ac.tz

The Institute of Traditional Medicine (ITM) is mandated to do research in herbal medicine development, which is currently one of the worlds prime research areas for development of new pharmaceuticals. In addition ITM is also engaged in formulation of standardized herbal medicines. The

Elementary human anatomy and physiology Diseases and ill-health conditions Public health and hygiene and first AID Ethics in traditional medicine Herbal medicines) remedies preparation

preservation, packaging, and storage of herbal

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demand for the herbal medicines is high, surpassing the production capacity of the Institutes laboratory. research and development In view of such demand, the

institute has developed a Short Course in Traditional Medicine Development which shall encompass training of traditional health practitioners on high quality service delivery and general hygiene in the preparation of herbal medicines.

The Institute invites applications for this course for interested individuals. Application forms are available at the Institute and can also be downloaded from University website www.muhas.ac.tz