Dos remédios ancestrais às curas do futuro: a jornada da tradição | Paul Akin-Otiko | TEDxNUTM

O padre Paul Akin-Otiko, pesquisador sênior da Universidade de Lagos, traça como a medicina tradicional passou dos remédios ancestrais a possíveis curas futuras. Ele defende sua integração à saúde moderna por meio de uma pluralidade de métodos. A palestra, realizada no TEDxNUTM, aborda três pilares: pesquisa para validar e inovar nas práticas tradicionais, cuidados que combinam saberes ancestrais com abordagens contemporâneas e advocacy pelo reconhecimento global e uso ético. O palestrante encerra com um plano de ação para unir patrimônio cultural e progresso científico.

• Evolução da medicina tradicional, de remédios ancestrais a possíveis curas futuras
• Pesquisa para validar e inovar nas práticas tradicionais
• Defesa do reconhecimento global e do uso ético

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