Kenya reaches a second neglected disease goal

Publication date: the PAHO account connects intercultural care with recognition of communities’ knowledge and experience.

Publication date: discussions on intercultural health examined communication between health services and local knowledge holders.

Publication date: the Peru reporting treats respectful dialogue as part of making care responsive to diverse communities.

WHO validated a national milestone against human African trypanosomiasis.

Surveillance and case management supported the achievement.

The validation concerns a measured disease threshold, with continued case detection important.

A national commemoration in Moruleng, Moses Kotane Municipality, took place on 29 August, ahead of the annual 31 August observance.

The South African event opened with a ritual involving Mphepho, presented as part of a living knowledge tradition.

Practitioners trained with WHO support gave a demonstration connected to management of noncommunicable diseases.

The event addressed integrating traditional health practitioners and knowledge within the wider national health system.