Soludo signs law to regulate native doctors, enforce sanctions

The Anambra State Government has warned traditional medicine practitioners to comply with a newly enacted law regulating their practices. The law was passed by the State House of Assembly on March 31, 2026, and assented to by Governor Chukwuma Soludo in April 2026. Practitioners who fail to comply risk closure of their premises and confiscation of property. The law also prescribes penalties for practicing without a license, making false declarations, and environmental pollution. A regulatory board will oversee the agency's activities, providing for digital registration, licensing, and continuous training of practitioners. The law aims to protect both practitioners and their clients, and curb abuses in the sector.