Dr. (MH) Yakubu Tobor Yusuf is a nationally recognized expert in Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine (TCAM), known for his leadership in integrating indigenous healing systems into modern healthcare frameworks. He currently serves as Registrar of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council under the Ministry of Health, where he oversees the regulation and professionalization of traditional medicine in Ghana. In parallel, he contributes his deep expertise as a Board Member of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of both pharmaceutical and herbal medicinal products.

With a career spanning leadership role in some of Ghana’s most innovative medical institutions, Dr. Yusuf has demonstrated consistent excellence in healthcare management. As Medical Director at Palza Medical Center (2023–2025), he led initiatives that improved clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. Previously, at Kojach Medicare Clinic (2019–2023) and Quantum Medical Centre (2017–2019), he introduced transformative protocols in medication management and care delivery, setting new standards for patient-centered practice.

Dr. Yusuf holds a Bachelor of Herbal Medicine from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). His clinical and research training at the Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine and Tetteh Quarshie Hospital provided him with an integrative skill set that blends traditional healing practices with evidence-based medical science.

A published author and health advocate, Dr. Yusuf has contributed to public discourse through works such as A Painful Ordeal: The Tale of Female Genital Mutilation (2015) and DNA Testing: Lest We Forget (2021). As Editor-in-Chief of the Association of Medical Physiotherapists’ newsletter, he supports knowledge sharing across Ghana’s healthcare community.

Dr. Yusuf is also the founder of the Hope For Her Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable young women through education and vocational training. His commitment to social impact extends to women’s health advocacy and addressing broader social determinants of health.

His early leadership as Republic Hall President at KNUST and National President of the Health Students Association of Ghana (NAHSAG) laid the foundation for his ongoing work in policy advocacy and health education reform.

As Ghana works toward a more integrated healthcare system, Dr. Yusuf’s dual leadership at the Traditional Medicine Practice Council and the FDA places him at the forefront of policy and practice. His vision emphasizes the development of regulatory frameworks that uphold scientific rigor while honoring the country’s rich traditional medical heritage, ultimately contributing to a holistic, accessible, and patient-safe healthcare system for all.