Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/ ZENODOarrow_drop_down
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/
ZENODO
Article . 2004
License: CC BY
Data sources: ZENODO
ZENODO
Article . 2004
License: CC BY
Data sources: Datacite
ZENODO
Article . 2004
License: CC BY
Data sources: Datacite
versions View all 2 versions
addClaim

Traditional Medicine in Contemporary Angola: A Policy Framework for Integration into Healthcare Systems

Authors: Gomes, Malangatira; Mufasa, Nkhuwa; NGolo, Chikoti; Dias, Cavaleiro;

Traditional Medicine in Contemporary Angola: A Policy Framework for Integration into Healthcare Systems

Abstract

Traditional medicine plays a significant role in African healthcare systems, including Angola's complex health landscape. A qualitative approach was employed to explore existing policies and practices related to traditional medicine. Traditional healers in rural areas account for approximately 40% of health consultations, highlighting their prevalence but underserved status by formal healthcare systems. There is a need for policy reforms that recognise the value of traditional medicine while integrating it into Angola's healthcare framework effectively. Policy recommendations include establishing regulatory frameworks to ensure safety and efficacy standards, promoting education on complementary treatments, and fostering collaboration between traditional healers and modern healthcare providers.

Keywords

African geography, Policy analysis, Cultural integration, Community-based health systems, Ethnobotany, Traditional medicine, Indigenous healthcare

  • BIP!
    Impact byBIP!
    selected citations
    These citations are derived from selected sources.
    This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    0
    popularity
    This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
    influence
    This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    Average
    impulse
    This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
selected citations
These citations are derived from selected sources.
This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Citations provided by BIP!
popularity
This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!
influence
This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Influence provided by BIP!
impulse
This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Impulse provided by BIP!
0
Average
Average
Average