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Childhood cancer: Traditional healers have vital role

A KwaZulu-Natal healer is one of thousands playing a vital role in spotting the early signs of childhood cancer. Catherine Ntanjana is one of 5,000 traditional health practitioners (THP) who the Childhood Cancer Foundation of SA (CHOC) trained to recognise…

Early detection: CANSA joins hands with traditional practitioners

The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), hopes to raise awareness of the importance of early cancer detection by equipping traditional health practitioners (THPs) with the necessary know-how to recognise early signs and symptoms. CANSA Head of Advocacy, Zodwa Sithole,…

African Traditional Medicine Week: ‘Don’t skip consultations’

It's African Traditional Medicine Week and a traditional healer in Limpopo is warning people not to use traditional medicine without consulting a trained practitioner, as this could have a devastating impact on their health.

Childhood cancer: Traditional healers have vital role

Early detection: CANSA joins hands with traditional practitioners

African Traditional Medicine Week: ‘Don’t skip consultations’

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