Warnborough College Ireland is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine and Technology (NUCHMT), based in Ghana.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to expanding educational access and will encompass all levels of courses offered by NCHMT — from foundational to advanced qualifications.
Prof Dr Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, NCHMT’s founder and president says that “the partnership will change the educational gap in naturopathy and herbal medicine in Ghana and Africa”.
Warnborough College brings decades of international education experience to the partnership, supporting quality assurance, academic recognition, and ongoing collaboration in the field of natural medicine. “We believe this initiative is more than just education,” said Dr Julian Ng, CEO. “It’s about restoring confidence in traditional knowledge, building sustainable healthcare alternatives, and empowering communities across Africa and beyond.”
This bold new pan-African educational initiative is set to transform healthcare access and traditional medicine education across the continent. Through a unique partnership and fully funded scholarships, the program aims to train up to one million practitioners in herbal medicine and naturopathy — a major step forward in reviving and formalising African healing traditions.
With the help of the Vanuatu Trade Commission in Ghana, the initiative had its virtual launch on April 3, drawing participants and interest from over a dozen African countries. The turnout signals growing momentum around traditional and alternative healthcare solutions, especially those rooted in indigenous African knowledge systems.
The program is not only groundbreaking in scope, but also in accessibility. Across Africa, aspiring practitioners of traditional and alternative medicine often face significant barriers to training including high costs, limited infrastructure, and the lack of formal recognition. The partnership between WCI and NHCMT was created to directly address these challenges.
About NUCHMT's Founder
Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, Esq., PhD
Visiting Professor of Naturopathy & Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Education, Legislation, and African Regional Director for CAM Education
Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, Esq., is a pioneering figure in naturopathic medicine and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) education across Africa. He holds a PhD in Naturopathic Healthcare and is the first naturopath in Africa to become a lawyer- Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Gambia-bringing a unique interdisciplinary approach that bridges natural medicine, legal advocacy, and public policy.
As the President of Nyarkotey University College of Holistic Medicine & Technology in Ghana, Prof. Nyarkotey has been instrumental in developing national curricula and occupational standards for naturopathy and herbal medicine under Ghana’s Commission for TVET. He also serves as General Secretary of the Ghana Alternative Medical Practitioners Association (GAMPA) and Legal Director of the Traditional Healers Association of The Gambia (TRAHASS). He is also a member of the research advocate team of World Naturopathic Federation(WNF), Canada. Nyarkotey College was the first ever naturopathic school in Africa to be admitted as an educational member of WNF.
In his role as Visiting Professor of Naturopathy & CAM Education, Legislation, and African Regional Director for CAM Education at Warnborough College, Prof. Nyarkotey advances academic collaboration, curriculum innovation, and professional development in natural health sciences across the African continent. His leadership supports Warnborough’s mission to promote accessible, high-quality CAM education globally, with a strong emphasis on culturally relevant, evidence-informed, and policy-aligned learning.
