The main purpose of the webinar will be to contribute to profiling the field of African Traditional Medicine, highlighting the critical role of THPs in the healthcare of many people in rural (and urban) areas. The webinar will seek to present findings to the extent that South Africa has integrated African Traditional Medicine into its modern healthcare system.
The webinar was facilitated on the 15 September 2022 (10:00 to 12:00) and it is form part of a campaign by NRF-SAASTA to create broad awareness of indigenous knowledge systems and in particular, the sub-category of African Traditional Medicine.
• To profile the broad field of African Traditional Medicine highlight its role in modern healthcare systems. • To present findings and viewpoints on the involvement of African Traditional Medicine in the healthcare system and the complimentary relationships between modern and traditional medicine.
