PAHO reports digital library for Indigenous health

Publication date: Thailand’s selection followed its participation in WHO regional traditional medicine research work.

Traditional practitioners and health workers met at Kamhlushwa Stadium in Ehlanzeni district.

The gathering addressed collaboration between practitioners and public health facilities.

Participants visited health screening stations and shared information about traditional practices.

Speakers addressed safe, respectful engagement with African traditional medicine and research.

Publication date: the online resource gathers documents and material about Indigenous Peoples’ health in one space.

Publication date: PAHO discussed preserving midwives’ experiences and voices as part of Indigenous health knowledge.

Publication date: the initiative was presented as a way to improve access to information and intercultural health policy.

Publication date: WHO described a workshop on traditional care, safety and transformation of health systems.

Publication date: speakers highlighted a gap between widespread traditional medicine use and investment in robust evidence.