先祖の治療法から未来の治療へ：伝統の歩み | Paul Akin-Otiko | TEDxNUTM

ラゴス大学の上級研究員であるポール・アキン＝オティコ神父が、先祖伝来の治療法から将来の治療法の可能性へと、伝統医療がどのように発展してきたかをたどります。方法の多元性を通じて、伝統医療を現代の医療に統合することの重要性を訴えています。TEDxNUTMでの講演は、伝統的な実践を検証し発展させる研究、先祖の知識と現代的アプローチを組み合わせたケア、そして国際的な認知と倫理的な利用の推進という三つの柱を扱っています。講演者は、文化遺産と科学の進歩をつなぐための実行計画で締めくくっています。

• 先祖の治療法から将来の治療法の可能性への伝統医療の発展
• 伝統的な実践を検証し発展させる研究
• 国際的な認知と倫理的な利用の推進

In this insightful talk, Fr. Paul Akin-Otiko traces the evolution of traditional medicine from ancestral remedies to potential future cures, emphasizing the importance of integrating it into modern healthcare through pluralism of methods. He explores key pillars: rigorous research to validate and innovate on traditional practices, provision of care that combines ancestral knowledge with contemporary approaches, and advocacy to promote its global recognition and ethical use. Akin-Otiko concludes with an actionable plan to advance this journey, bridging cultural heritage with scientific progress for broader health impacts. Akinmayowa Akin-Otiko is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Lagos and Chaplain at its Catholic Chaplaincy. He holds a Ph.D. in African Religion and specializes in African cultures and traditional medicine. A published scholar and Fellow of the Bayreuth Academy, his current research explores bioethical issues in African Traditional Medicine. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx