Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine, a Ghanaian institution specializing in naturopathy and holistic healthcare education, has received a five-year international programme accreditation from the Quality and Accreditation Institute (QAI), India. The accreditation covers six professional programmes in naturopathy, Ayurveda, African herbal medicine, and homeopathy. This development marks a significant milestone for the Ashaiman-based institution, which has spent the past decade developing professional education and training pathways in naturopathy and holistic healthcare in Ghana.
The accreditation letter, dated November 11, 2026, confirms the approval of the six professional programmes for the period November 11, 2026, to November 11, 2031, subject to reaccreditation upon expiration. The six accredited programmes are: Certificate in Ayurveda and African Herbal Medicine, Certificate in Naturopathy, Professional Diploma in Naturopathy, Professional Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy, Professional Advanced Diploma in Ayurveda and African Herbal Medicine, and Professional Advanced Diploma in Homeopathy.
The QAI accreditation represents external recognition of the programmes under QAI's quality assurance framework and provides a foundation for continued curriculum improvement, professional training, and international educational cooperation. The Quality and Accreditation Institute is an India-based organisation engaged in accreditation, certification, training, and quality improvement across healthcare and related sectors. Its work promotes the adoption of recognised quality management systems, institutional assessment procedures, professional competence standards, and continuous improvement practices.
The latest approval follows an earlier Memorandum of Understanding signed between QAI and Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine on October 1, 2026, to strengthen cooperation in educational quality assurance, curriculum development, and professional training. Education observers regard independent external curriculum assessment as an important mechanism for improving educational quality, particularly in emerging professional disciplines where institutions are working to establish consistent training standards.
Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine was established in 2016 by Ghanaian naturopathic academic and legal practitioner Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, Esq. The institution was founded to develop structured professional education in naturopathy and holistic healthcare, with emphasis on scientific literacy, practical training, ethical conduct, and professional competence. Over the years, the College has expanded its educational activities and developed relationships with international organisations and academic institutions to strengthen the quality and accessibility of naturopathic education.
The accreditation of the six programmes is expected to support the College's continuing efforts to promote curriculum standardisation, competency-based education, and stronger professional development opportunities. One notable feature of the accredited programme portfolio is the inclusion of African Herbal Medicine alongside Ayurveda, reflecting a deliberate attempt to encourage educational cooperation between African indigenous healthcare knowledge and India's established traditional medicine systems.
The QAI accreditation adds to growing educational cooperation between Ghanaian naturopathic institutions and their counterparts in India. Nyarkotey College has previously facilitated clinical training opportunities for Ghanaian practitioners at Arujiva Ayurveda and Naturopathy Hospital in Karnataka, India. The institution has also pursued collaborative educational activities with SGT University in India, Lincoln University College in Malaysia, and Sonoran University of Health Sciences in the United States.
Key points
- The accreditation covers six professional programmes in naturopathy, Ayurveda, African herbal medicine, and homeopathy.
- The QAI accreditation represents external recognition of the programmes under QAI's quality assurance framework.
- The accreditation is expected to support the College's continuing efforts to promote curriculum standardisation, competency-based education, and stronger professional development opportunities.
