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Researchers seek a role for Ghana's traditional healers in breast cancer care

In Ghana and many African countries, traditional medicine practitioners and faith healers play a prominent role in patient care. These practitioners use herbal remedies, spiritual healing or other practices rooted in local ...

Sep 21, 2026

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Indigenous Australians want to use cultural medicines more often, but access remains difficult

First Peoples say cultural medicines remain central to health and well-being despite a lack of access. Access to physical medicines (ingested, inhaled and topical) is a top priority, according to new research led by Southern ...

Jul 28, 2026

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Could bush medicine in Medicare spell better health for First Peoples?

Health outcomes for Indigenous people could be drastically improved by increasing access to cultural medicines through Medicare and the PBS, says Southern Cross University researcher and proud Truwulway woman, Dr. Alana Gall.

Apr 16, 2025

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