Involving Traditional Health Practitioners in HIV/AIDS Interventions: Lessons from the Western Cape Province


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Wreford J, Esser M, Hippler S

Publisher:

Centre for Social Science Research

Series/Journal Title:

CSSR Working Paper

Volume:

210

Pages:

34

Description:

This paper documents the results of the second year of operation of the HOPE Cape Town (HIV Outreach Program and Education) Pilot Traditional Healer Project, an innovative HIV/AIDS collaboration between traditional health practitioners and western medicine in the Western Cape Province. The paper identifies the project’s achievements, and explores key problems in operation and management, including recommendations for the design and implementation of future initiatives. [from introduction]

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Geographic Focus

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