Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Community resilience is critical for public health, particularly in regions with fragile healthcare systems. Traditional healers, who provide accessible and culturally relevant care significantly enhance resilience through disease prevention, health education, and psychological support. Despite their importance, traditional healing faces challenges such as marginalization, lack of formal recognition, and conflicts with biomedical practitioners. This paper investigates how integrating traditional healing into modern healthcare can strengthen public health outcomes, using case studies from regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses strategies for fostering trust, community engagement, and policy frameworks that bridge traditional and biomedical approaches. A holistic healthcare model that respects cultural traditions while ensuring safety and efficacy can enhance community well-being and resilience, particularly in crises. Keywords: Community resilience, traditional healing, public health, indigenous medicine, healthcare integration, cultural competence, health disparities.
Author: Bizimana Rukundo T.
Institution: Kampala International University
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409630417