Dangerous silence: patients hiding traditional medicine use from doctors, study finds

Traditional Health Practitioner registered with the Traditional Healers Organization, Abraham Mnguni, said the problem is rooted in longstanding stereotypes surrounding traditional healing practices. Mnguni said some patients fear being ridiculed or judged by healthcare workers who hold personal religious beliefs against traditional healing practices.

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