Arts & Culture
The Evolving Role of Traditional Healers in Postmodern Healthcare Systems
Quick fact
In South Africa, an estimated 80% of the population consults traditional healers, often alongside or instead of biomedical doctors, and many such healers are now being integrated into public health programmes for HIV and mental health.
Why this is interesting
You've probably heard that modern medicine makes traditional healers obsolete—so why do people still consult them, even in wealthy countries?