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Collaboration with traditional health practitioners in the provision of skin care for all in Africa
Author(s) -
Ryan Terence J.,
Hirt HansMartin,
Willcox Merlin
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
international journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.677
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-4632
pISSN - 0011-9059
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2011.05023.x
Subject(s) - medicine , task force , health care , task (project management) , skin care , alternative medicine , best practice , nursing , medical education , pathology , economic growth , management , political science , public administration , economics
The Task force for Skin Care for All : Community Dermatology seeks to meet WHO objectives, to draw attention to the role of Traditional Health Practitioners and to develop integrated skin care. In many African countries patients will first use traditional medicine to treat skin diseases. Many traditional practices are beneficial but some are harmful. The Task Force recommends education of traditional and modern health practitioners to improve collaboration, safety and efficacy. Thereby, it aims to improve skin care and to reinforce the best practices.