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Our vision is the establishment of homeopathy as a recognised part of the health care system in Africa and Ghana in particular. Our charity's main objective is the relief and prevention of disease working closely with local community developments and initiatives. Further, we support the development of homeopathic education and vocational training facilities together with local partners, in conjunction with established health workers and local practices. Our vision extends to make homeopathy available to deprived communities as a valid and affordable form of treatment and to initiate health education.

We respect the important contribution of conventional medicine in the provision of health care and recognise that every system of medicine has its strengths. We endeavour to contribute and share the best that homeopathy has to offer as an alternative and complementary system. We strive to continue working together in the spirit of co-operation for the ultimate benefit of all.

We work with the Ghanaian Code of Ethics for Traditional and Alternative Medicine and promote high professional standards. The project contributes to a shared vision of of communities provided with heath services which make the best use of existent and emerging health practices. We envisage an expansion of clinics throughout the region managed and supported by local people with the aim to become sustainable and self reliant.

To achieve our vision

• We work in partnership with others to offer our contribution to the development of an integrated and accessible health care service in the local area.

• We work with midwives, health educators, primary health care workers, doctors, traditional herbalists and healers, government departments and professional associations.

• We offer consultancy, volunteers, education, supervision and professional services, books and remedies to Ghanaians who are interested in learning more about homeopathy. The contribution homeopathy makes to future health provision in Ghana will be decided by Ghanaians. Support is offered freely and in a spirit of research and inquiry

• We record and monitor the cases of people treated with homeopathy, by volunteers and by health care workers under supervision, to see what potential benefits this system of health care might bring to a developing country such as Ghana, where there the ratio of doctor to the population is approx 1:10,000.

• We are committed to the development of research projects to monitor our effectiveness, both in terms of treatment and cost

Our experience is of homeopathy as a low cost, safe and effective support for restoring health and well being. Homeopathy may have much to offer Ghana as it does already in India, where it's use is well-established, with a quarter of a million homeopaths,186 homeopathic medical colleges, and it is the medical system of choice for a large section of the community.

While conventional medicine primarily treats diseases and symptoms, homeopathy and other systems of holistic healing like acupuncture, support people as individuals who are suffering with ill health, disease or lack of wellbeing. The village and urban outreach clinics are working, under supervision, with an integrated approach which includes conventional treatment, nursing care, nutrition and hygiene as well as homeopathy.

Our work so far

1) Based at a Primary Health Care Centre in Mafi Seva village in the Volta region of Ghana, we work in partnership with NGO AMURT Ghana, to provide integrated health care to people from over 25 villages. We currently support 4 trainee homeopaths here, and one of these, Emperor, has become well known in the area. People who come to the clinic are offered the most appropriate treatment for their health issues and both conventional medications and homeopathic treatment are provided.

Working together with local people, AMURT Ghana have established a reservoir in the area which provides clean water to local villages, with all the attendant health benefits. Health education programmes and a midwifery centre are also based at the clinic.

The Mafi Seva Clinic and water project provides a model for integrated heath care.

2) We work in partnership with the Ghana Centre for Homeopathy and Natural health in Accra to run regular clinics in slum areas of Accra

3) We run regular classes in homeopathy for interested health care professionals in Accra

4) We provide homeopathic medicines, training, books and equipment for the primary health care centre and our mobile clinics.

5) We run a volunteer programme to support and facilitate the achievement of the project's aims

6) We work as a team of 4 homeopaths in the UK to fundraise and manage the project, with the support of our partners in Ghana. In the UK we are: Linda Shannon, Grace Da Silva-Hill, Sheila Ryan and Angelika Metzger
 

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Acknowledgments: Benefactors of Ghana Homeopathy Project, in alphabetical order: Abha Light Foundation, Alliance of Registered Homeopaths, Gala Homeopathy, Ghanaian International Airways, Helios Pharmacy, Homeopathic Supply Company, Samuel Goodenough Trust, S.E. London Homeopaths, S.W. London Homeopaths, and the many individuals who have given funding, books, remedies, supplies, their skills and their time, without whom this work would not be possible.

Special Mention: We extend our special thanks to the students and staff from the Contemporary College of Homeopathy, Kent Homeopathic Associates, Alternative Training and School of Homeopathy, and the Sheaf Trust for their ongoing support.

 

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About Homeopathy

Over thirty million people in Europe already benefit from homeopathic treatment. Homeopathy could help you too.
What is Homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a gentle, holistic system of healing, suitable for everyone, young and old. Homeopathy focuses on you as an individual, concentrating on treating your specific physical and emotional symptoms, to give long lasting benefits.

* Homeopathic treatment works with your body's own healing powers to bring health and well being.
* Patients are treated as individuals, not as a collection of disease labels.
* Homeopathy treats all your symptoms - mental, emotional and physical.
* Homeopathic remedies are gentle, subtle and powerful.

To get in touch with a qualified homeopath near you, call The Society of Homeopaths on 0845 450 6611 who will give you a list of professional, registered homeopaths nearest to your home, and answer any of your questions.
How long has Homeopathy been used?

Homeopathy has been used in the UK for over two hundred years, but has an honourable tradition dating back to ancient Greece. It was Samuel Hahnemann, a brilliant doctor working in 1796 who developed the scientific and philosophical foundations of this gentler way of healing. These scientific principles form the basis of successful homeopathic practice today.
What happens when you see a homeopath?

Your homeopath understands that establishing good health involves treating both mind and body, so time is taken to listen to your emotional and physical symptoms. To stimulate your body's own healing process, a remedy closest to your individual symptom picture is prescribed. Healing begins from within your body, strengthening your health and immune system, without any danger of damaging side effects.
Are homeopathic remedies safe?

Homeopathic remedies are a unique, potentised energy medicine, drawn from the plant, mineral and animal worlds. They work by gently boosting the natural energy of the body, and are very safe, even for pregnant and sensitive patients. There is no danger of addiction or toxicity.
What can homeopathy treat?

Homeopathy treats the person, there is some evidence to suggest it can help a person manage the symptoms of acute fevers, sore throats and toothache, to chronic illnesses such as arthritis, eczema, asthma, anxiety and insomnia.
Where can I find a qualified homeopath?

The Society of Homeopaths produces a frequently updated register of professionally trained homeopaths, who work to the Society's Code of Ethics & Practice. You can find one in your area by consulting the register available on this website or telephone 0845 450 6611 and we will mail a copy to you.


(Nothing contained on this page should be taken as individual medical advice or as a substitute for consulting your homeopath or healthcare practitioner. The above information is taken from the website of the Society of Homeopaths, UK)

Other places to turn for info on homeopathy include:
ARH
- Millbrook - Millbrook HillNutley - East Sussex
TN22 3PJ - UK
Tel/Fax: 01825 714506
info@a-r-h.org


HMA - Homeopathic Medical Association
7 Darnley Road, Gravesend
Kent  DA11 0RU - U.K.
Email: info@the-hma.org
Tel: 01474 560336


ANM - The Association of Natural Medicine
a-nm@hotmail.co.uk
This last association - ANM, registers people from other disciplines, however, it has many homeopaths such as Tricia Allen, Tessa Jordan, Theresa Partington etc