Recognition and registration of traditional healers

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Thandeka Teyise
/ March 7, 2003
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that about 80 percent of the world’s population uses traditional or herbal medicines and South Africa is amongst these countries. It has taken over six years for the government and traditional healers to come up with a mutually agreeable plan to formally recognise traditional healers. Thandeka Teyise, of Health-E News Service, spoke to Phillip Khubukeli, a traditional healer who has been part of the process. She asked how close the parties were in terms of reaching an agreement and when the final draft of the Traditional Healers Bill could be expected.

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Recognition and registration of traditional healers

by Thandeka Teyise, Health-e News
March 7, 2003

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<p class="byline">by Thandeka Teyise, Health-e News <br />March 7, 2003</p>
<p>The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that about 80 percent of the world's population uses traditional or herbal medicines and South Africa is amongst these countries. It has taken over six years for the government and traditional healers to come up with a mutually agreeable plan to formally recognise traditional healers. Thandeka Teyise, of Health-E News Service, spoke to Phillip Khubukeli, a traditional healer who has been part of the process. She asked how close the parties were in terms of reaching an agreement and when the final draft of the Traditional Healers Bill could be expected.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2">This report is in isiXhosa.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><img src="images/audio_icon.gif" border="0">To listen click <a href="/news/stream.php?af=t-healers bill.mp3">here</a>.</p>
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