2nd Regional Traditional Medicine Symposium 2025

Mangosuthu University of Technology in partnership with regional collaborators- 2nd Regional Traditional Medicine Symposuim 2025 first session uner the theme: Harnessing African Indigenous Knowledge for Good Health and Well Being. The fist session was chaired by Mr Sibusiso Nkosi as our Vice chancellor and Principal Prof Nokuthula Sibiya do the…

Mvelo Hadebe was joined by Bongekile Lesina Nkomo, a traditional healer, who shared her personal journey of becoming a Sangoma, including the challenges and hardships she faced along the way. She emphasized the importance of traditional healers being actively involved in initiatives like the Regional Traditional Medicine Symposium, highlighting how…

Mvelo Hadebe was joined by Professor Ngceba Gqaleni from UKZN’s Discipline of Traditional Medicine. He spoke about the importance of teaching and researching traditional medicine in universities, progress in policy integration, and the need to safeguard indigenous knowledge. Professor Gqaleni emphasized collaboration between healers, scientists, and policymakers, and envisioned a…

Mvelo Hadebe was joined by Bhadhrika Kasiram from Lancet Laboratories, who spoke about how diagnostics can complement traditional medicine by ensuring remedies are tested for safety and effectiveness. She highlighted the value of collaboration between labs, universities, and traditional healers, while stressing the need for ethical protection of indigenous knowledge…

Mvelo Hadebe was joined by Dr. Dumisani Shangase from the KZN Traditional Healers Leadership, who spoke about the vital role of traditional medicine in South African communities. He emphasized collaboration with scientists and universities, the integration of traditional healing with modern healthcare, and the need to protect indigenous knowledge. Dr…