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By BAKANG MOKOTO
The Traditional African Medicine week is celebrated annually between 26-31 August. The week celebrates a holistic discipline involving the use of indigenous herbalism combined with aspects of African spirituality.
According to information, about 80% of Africa’s population relies on traditional medicine for their basic health needs.

In some cases traditional medicine is the only healthcare service available, accessible and affordable to many people on the continent.

In this case the significant contribution of traditional medicine as a major provider of healthcare services in Africa cannot be underestimated.
The North West MEC for Health, Madoda Sambatha along with Traditional Health Practitioners in the province will be celebrating the African Traditional Medicine. The departmental spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane said the event will be held at the Huhudi Community Hall in Vryburg on Friday.

“Just a day before on the 29th from 09h00 am to 13h00, there will be a door-to-door campaign and rendering of health services in the location near Joe Morolong Hospital.

“Later in the afternoon of the same day at Naledi Sub District, Traditional Health Practitioners (THP’s) will be slaughtering a goat performing their tradition practices and cooking,” Lekgethwane said.

He further said that the celebration on Friday will start in the morning with a fun walk from 07h00 to 08h00 from the identified place to the Huhudi hall.
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