Traditional Medicine: Interview with Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director - Western Pacific

Traditional Medicine: Interview with Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director - Western Pacific

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala recalls how, growing up in Tonga, Traditional Medicine was a part of daily life. In this interview by the World Health Organization, he explains why traditional and biomedicine can work together, and how safe and effective Traditional Medicine has been integrated into primary health care. More information: https://www.who.int/health-topics/traditional-complementary-and-integrative-medicine Fully playlist on traditional medicines: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBWtQ6OfK1jvhkEMR7L1_57T