The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has shut down the facility of popular herbal practitioner Doctor Caesar in the Ashanti Region. This enforcement action was taken on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as part of the Council's efforts to target unlicensed traditional medicine facilities. The facility had been operating for three years without renewing its licence, in breach of the Traditional Medicine Practice Act, 2000 (Act 575).
According to TMPC Regulatory Officer, Divine Ajiraku, the Council had visited the facility weeks earlier and given its management sufficient time to regularise its documentation. However, no action was taken, leaving the Council with no option but to shut down the facility. The Council will issue a letter directing the management to report to its office and complete the required processes before the facility can be reopened.
The enforcement exercise is part of the TMPC's ongoing efforts to curb the operations of traditional medicine practitioners who do not have the required licences. No arrests were made during the exercise. The TMPC's actions aim to ensure that traditional medicine practitioners operate within the legal framework and maintain the required standards.
Meanwhile, the owner of the Asempa facility, which was previously closed by the Council, has been invited by the police for questioning. The invitation follows allegations that the owner vandalised the padlocks used by the Council to secure the facility and subsequently reopened it for business. This development highlights the challenges faced by regulatory bodies in enforcing compliance.
The TMPC's efforts to regulate traditional medicine practitioners have been ongoing, with previous exercises resulting in the closure of several facilities. The Council's actions are aimed at protecting the public and ensuring that traditional medicine practitioners operate in a safe and regulated environment.
The shutdown of Doctor Caesar's facility serves as a reminder to traditional medicine practitioners of the importance of operating within the legal framework. The TMPC's enforcement exercises are expected to continue, with the Council urging practitioners to regularise their documentation and comply with the requirements of the Traditional Medicine Practice Act.
The TMPC's actions have been welcomed by some, who see the regulation of traditional medicine practitioners as essential to maintaining public trust and confidence in the industry. The Council's efforts are expected to promote a safer and more regulated environment for traditional medicine practitioners and their clients.
Key points
- The Traditional Medicine Practice Council shut down Doctor Caesar's facility for operating without a valid licence.
- The facility had been operating for three years without renewing its licence, in breach of the Traditional Medicine Practice Act, 2000 (Act 575).
- The TMPC's enforcement exercises aim to curb the operations of traditional medicine practitioners who do not have the required licences.
