Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND

Global Health & TCIM Policy Strategist | Root Cause Medicine | CEO, LINQUE | Naturopathic Doctor

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

@sambolton007 @WHO @MOH_Kenya @WHOAFRO This is a landmark step! When 30-90% of people rely on traditional medicine, ignoring it isn't just a gap — it's a policy failure. Integrating TCIM into national health systems is how we build truly inclusive, people-centered healthcare. Africa leading the way! 🌿🌍 #HealthForAll

[Samantha Bolton @sambolton007]

Globally 30-90% of people rely on traditional medicine, yet it gets less than 1% of health funding. Good news: East Africa Moves to Integrate Traditional Medicine into National Health Systems #traditionalmedicine #TCIM @WHO #TCIH #NCD @MOH_Kenya @WHOAFRO https://t.co/bCR0kIchd2

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

East Africa Moves to Integrate Traditional Medicine into National Health Systems https://t.co/WrVb8B6MNW

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

🌿 It's happening. Right now. In Nairobi.

The East African Forum on Traditional, Complementary & Integrative Health is LIVE — and we couldn't be more excited to be part of this historic moment.

Hundreds of healers, policymakers, researchers, and health champions have gathered to do something that's long overdue: bring traditional medicine into the heart of East Africa's healthcare systems.

Today, a new regional network launches. A network that will protect indigenous knowledge, uplift practitioners, and help millions of people access safer, more integrated care. 💚

Stay tuned — we'll be sharing updates, highlights, and moments from the floor all day.

📍 Nairobi, Kenya | 📅 24–25 February 2026

#EAForum #TraditionalMedicine #TCIH #EastAfrica #IndigenousHealing #Nairobi #HealthEquity #TCIHCoalition #MiragloFoundation

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

Today marks a pivotal moment for health in East Africa.

The East African Forum on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Health (TCIH) is officially underway in Nairobi, Kenya — bringing together government officials, WHO representatives, regulators, researchers, and practitioners from across the region.

With 60–80% of East Africans relying on traditional medicine as their primary form of healthcare, formalising and integrating TCIH into national health systems is no longer optional — it is essential for achieving Universal Health Coverage.

A landmark milestone of this forum is the launch of the East African TCIH Network, a structured regional body with Kenya as inaugural chair, Tanzania as vice-chair, and a clear roadmap toward independence by 2030. The network will work to standardise training and certification, strengthen research, protect indigenous knowledge, and bridge the gap between traditional and conventional medicine.

We are proud to be part of this historic gathering. Follow along for live updates throughout the day.

#EAForum #TCIH #TraditionalMedicine #EastAfrica #PublicHealth #IndigenousHealth #UHC #Nairobi2026 #MiragloFoundation

[Ministry of Health @MOH_Kenya]

Ready for Day One: Nairobi hosts the First East African Forum on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM).

#TCIMForumEA #IntegratingTCIM #HealthSystemsStrengthening

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

@Rainmaker1973 Following

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

@MOH_Kenya Honored to support the East African Forum on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in Nairobi. Here with the #TCIHCoalition team.

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

Congratulations Hon. Minister on convening the East African Forum on Traditional, Complementary & Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in Nairobi. This is visionary leadership for safer, evidence-informed integration and stronger health systems across our region. 🌍👏
#TCIMForumEA #UHCinEastAfrica

[TCIH Coalition @TCIHCoalition]

🌿Join us in Nairobi, 24&25 Feb 2026 for the East African Forum on #TCIM.
Focused on strengthening policy & regulatory frameworks to integrate TCIM into national health systems of the East African Community. @MOH_Kenya
Register here⤵️ https://t.co/O3pPXnDqWK
#UHC #GlobalHealth

[TCIH Coalition @TCIHCoalition]

#2ndglobaltmsummit
From New Delhi to the🌍: civil society voices must be heard to shape the future of #TraditionalMedicine!
Tabatha Parker, #TCIHCoalition, called for united #TCIM civil society engagement to support the WHO TM Strategy for the next decade.
#HealthForAll

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

@mjfree Yes!

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

@SInow 10

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

@ricky_martin @sanbenito @ladygaga @NFL @AppleMusic Incredible. Todo hecho perfecto. Gracias a todos y todas. 💕💕💕

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

.@sentedcruz please Support the Future Workforce of Naturopathic Doctors

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

We are all changing the world! #TraditionalMedicine

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

With participation from 100+ countries, the Summit commenced in New Delhi, bringing together global stakeholders through plenary and parallel sessions, field visits, side events, (1/2)

#Ayush @PMOIndia @narendramodi @mpprataprao @secymoayush @WHO @WHOSEARO

[Dr. Tabatha Parker, ND @drtabathaparker]

@moayush @PMOIndia @narendramodi @mpprataprao @secymoayush @WHO @WHOSEARO Speaking today on accountability

[Ministry of Ayush @moayush]

With participation from 100+ countries, the Summit commenced in New Delhi, bringing together global stakeholders through plenary and parallel sessions, field visits, side events, (1/2)

#Ayush @PMOIndia @narendramodi @mpprataprao @secymoayush @WHO @WHOSEARO

[Hans Kluge @hans_kluge]

#TraditionalMedicine brings both inheritance and innovation to global health.

This was on the agenda at my meeting with Professor Huang Luqi, Vice Commissioner of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine 🇨🇳 yesterday, on the sidelines of the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in India.

I am grateful for @WHO_Europe’s deepening cooperation with China, and learning from China how this innovation can inspire us across the European Region.

Thank you, Professor Luqi, for your willingness to support other countries through sharing experience, research, policy approaches, and practical models of integration.

@MFA_China
@ChinaMissionGva
@Chinamission2un
@ChinaInDenmark
@ChinaAmbUN
@Amb_ChenXu