Title:
The need for traditional medicine in Africa
Author:
Lindeka Namba, School of Journalism and media Studies Student, Rhodes University
Published:
Rhodes University, 15 June 2021
From the article:
On 11 June, the Rhodes University African Studies Centre hosted an online colloquium that focused on COVID-19 drug research & development and the role of traditional medicine in Africa. The webinar saw a total of 64 registered delegates and five panellists in attendance.
Among several lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa is the urgency and necessity of improved health infrastructure to cater for emergencies now and in the near future.