15 South African traditional healers trained by the University of Witwatersrand to conduct HIV testing and counseling as part of a pilot study.
15 traditional healers in South Africa's rural Bushbuckridge are part of a pilot study, trained by University of Witwatersrand researchers to conduct HIV testing and counseling. This is the country's largest effort to involve traditional healers in public health goals, with 325 more healers set to be trained as certified HIV counselors. Researchers will compare rates of HIV testing by healers and clinics.
June 23, 2024
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