The Directorate for Social Change and Mental Health Services held a significant event yesterday.

Launch of Traditional Uses of Plants For Health and Healing in Bougainville (Part 1 & 2)

The launch highlighted the significance of Traditional Herbal Medicine including Plants and Mineral-based treatments, and celebrates PNG’s rich cultural heritage in healing.

Professor Prem P. Rai is the Author of the two books. He specializes in medical plants and traditional medicine.

The Co-Author of the book is Ms. Gelenta Salopuka who is currently a lecture at the University of Papua New Guinea under the Division of Basic Medical Sciences.

Guests including Simon G. Pentanu – Speaker of the Bougainville House of Representatives, Professor J.A.K Lauwo – Head of Pharmacy Discipline at UPNG and a few others.