The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has closed down the Dr. Caesar Herbal Centre in Kumasi, Ghana, for operating without a valid licence. This enforcement exercise was carried out on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and involved officials of the TMPC and the Ashanti Regional Police Service. The operation was based on the Council’s mandate to ensure that traditional medicine practitioners and facilities operate in compliance with the law and maintain valid licences.
According to the TMPC, the facility had been operating for about three years without renewing its licence, contravening the Traditional Medicine Practice Act, 2000 (Act 575). The Council's Regulatory Officer in the Ashanti Region, Divine Adzraku, stated that the Dr. Caesar Herbal Centre was closed due to its failure to obtain a valid licence. This action forms part of the Council’s enforcement drive to ensure that all traditional medicine practitioners and facilities comply with the licensing requirements.
The TMPC's enforcement exercise is part of its efforts to ensure that traditional medicine practitioners and facilities comply with the law and operate with valid licences. The Council has been working to clamp down on unlicensed facilities, and the closure of the Dr. Caesar Herbal Centre is a significant step in this direction. The facility's closure serves as a warning to other traditional medicine practitioners who may be operating without the necessary licences.
In a related development, the owner of Asempa Herbal Centre at Adum PZ has been invited by the police to assist with investigations. The owner allegedly reopened the facility following its closure by the authorities some weeks ago, forcing open the facility and resuming operations without the necessary authorisation. The TMPC and the police are taking steps to address this issue and ensure that traditional medicine practitioners comply with the law.
Divine Adzraku cautioned traditional medicine practitioners to follow the appropriate licensing procedures to avoid sanctions. He explained that the circumstances surrounding the action against the Dr. Caesar Herbal Centre and the Asempa Herbal Centre serve as a reminder to practitioners of the importance of obtaining and maintaining valid licences. The TMPC is committed to ensuring that traditional medicine practitioners operate within the law.
The closure of the Dr. Caesar Herbal Centre and the investigation into the Asempa Herbal Centre demonstrate the TMPC's commitment to enforcing the Traditional Medicine Practice Act. The Council's efforts aim to promote the safe and effective practice of traditional medicine in Ghana. By working with the police and other stakeholders, the TMPC is taking a proactive approach to regulating traditional medicine practitioners and facilities.
The TMPC's enforcement exercise is ongoing, and more facilities may be closed if they are found to be operating without valid licences. Traditional medicine practitioners are urged to take steps to ensure that they are in compliance with the law and that their facilities are properly licensed. This will help to promote public trust and confidence in the practice of traditional medicine in Ghana.
Key points
- The Traditional Medicine Practice Council closed down the Dr. Caesar Herbal Centre in Kumasi for operating without a valid licence.
- The facility had been operating for about three years without renewing its licence, contravening the Traditional Medicine Practice Act, 2000 (Act 575).
- The TMPC's enforcement exercise is part of its efforts to ensure that traditional medicine practitioners and facilities comply with the law and operate with valid licences.
