Join the Organised Community of Traditional Medicine Leaders
Review our membership categories, professional, regulatory, and financial requirements, and submit your application to join Nigeria's premier traditional medicine body.
Six Official Membership Categories
Structured to accommodate everyone from active herbal practitioners and industrial producers to beginners and institutional partners.
Traditional Medicine Practitioner
Experienced individuals actively engaged in traditional medicine clinical practice, patient consultation, and indigenous therapeutic treatments.
Herbal Medicine Formulator
Specialists focusing on botanical research, formulation recipe development, extraction, and compounding of herbal products and remedies.
Herbal Producer or Manufacturer
Individuals, MSMEs, or registered corporate enterprises engaged in the commercial-scale manufacturing, bottling, and distribution of herbal remedies.
Professional or Institutional Member
Corporate healthcare bodies, educational institutes, research labs, packaging vendors, and raw material grower cooperatives supporting our vision.
Student or Trainee Member
Eligible trainees and apprentices currently enrolled in our School of African Traditional & Natural Medicine or recognized partner programmes.
Associate Member
Advocates, community leaders, and allied healthcare professionals who support the goals of the Association without practicing formulation directly.
The Three-Pillar Membership Requirements
Upholding high standards of competence, legal compliance, and community responsibility.
Professional Standards
- • Evidence of practical experience, apprenticeship, or relevant certification.
- • Valid government identification (NIN, Voter's Card, or Passport).
- • Submission of CAC business registration documents (for producers/firms).
- • Signed commitment to the Constitution and Code of Conduct.
- • Adherence to hygiene, quality improvement, and proper record-keeping.
Regulatory Compliance
- • NAFDAC Alignment: Active commitment to register herbal products, maintain sanitary facilities, and never make false or misleading cure claims.
- • TCAM Directives: Compliance with Federal Ministry of Health TCAM guidelines and standardisation seminars.
- • Public Safety: Avoidance of prohibited substances and compliance with State Board laws.
Financial Contributions
- • Registration Fee: One-time fee for application processing and credential verification.
- • Annual Membership Dues: Annual contribution toward association operations and advocacy.
- • ID & Certificate: Issuance fee for official card and framed Certificate.
- • Official Receipts: All payments made exclusively via designated official bank channels.
Official Financial Fee Schedule
All financial contributions are subject to the approved schedule of the Association. Official receipts are issued for every payment.
| Financial Requirement | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | One-time processing payment for vetting and registering a new membership application. | One-off |
| Membership Dues | Annual contribution towards Association secretariat administration, advocacy, and activities. | Annually |
| Identification Card & Certificate | Applicable fee for the issuance of an official membership ID card and Certificate of Membership. | Per issuance / renewal |
| Training and Certification | Fees for applicable mandatory professional development, quality workshops, or masterclass certifications. | Per training session |
| Special Approved Contributions | Additional contributions formally approved in accordance with the Association's Constitution for shared infrastructure. | As formally approved |
Important Note: Membership of the Association does not automatically constitute NAFDAC product registration, manufacturing approval, or professional licensing.
Membership Application Form
Complete all required fields accurately. Our admissions committee will review your credentials within 3 business days.