The COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cape Coast Technical University to collaborate in the areas of research skills exchange.

The COA Research and RMLC inked the fourth Memorandum of Understanding with Cape Coast Technical University. The signing ceremony which had representatives from both COA-RMLC’s management and the Academic Board of CCTU in attendance, marks a significant step towards bridging the academic-industry gap and propelling herbal medicine research to new heights.

Professor Samuel Ato Duncan, the visionary CEO of COA Research and Manufacturing Company, underlined the pivotal role that science plays in advancing herbal medicine. He emphasized the importance of fostering collaboration with academic institutions, believing that this synergy would lead to the creation of potent medicines capable of curing various ailments. In his passionate address, he highlighted how research has been a driving force behind the progress of orthodox medicine and stressed the unparalleled potential of plant-based remedies.

He explained that our bodies are naturally inclined towards plant-based healing, and we must harness this ancient wisdom.

Furthermore, Professor Duncan urged the importance of attaching plant medicine to the core of modern healthcare practices, advocating for a holistic approach that harmonizes traditional knowledge with scientific rigour.

The Vice-Chancellor of CCTU, Prof. Kwaku Adutwum Ayim Boakye, expressed his deep appreciation for the Memorandum of Understanding, cementing the commitment of both parties to elevate the realms of herbal medicine research and technical education.

The university has eagerly welcomed COA RMLC’s invitation to collaborate on research initiatives, a move that promises to propel herbal medicine studies to unprecedented heights.

This collaboration holds the promise of breakthroughs that could revolutionize healthcare and provide patients with safe and effective plant-based treatments. It represents a shining example of how academia and industry can unite to address pressing health challenges, offering hope for a healthier and more holistic future.