eThekwini
23 August 2007
The MEC for Health in KwaZulu-Natal will convene an African Traditional
Medicine Conference from the 29th to the 30th August 2007 at the Durban's Ocean
Conference Centre.
The theme of the conference is: 'Research & development of Traditional
Medicine in World Health Organization's (WHO) African Region.'
The conference will bring together traditional health practitioners and
other stakeholders like researchers, academics, and scientists to discuss the
disease challenges that face our country. It is also expected that the
conference will improve working relations between the providers of healthcare
(Department of Health) and the traditional practitioners.
Among the guests expected at the conference and the celebration are: iSilo
samabandla, King Zwelithini Zulu; the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Mr SJ Ndebele;
Mayor of eThekwini, Councillor Obed Mlaba; President of the Traditional
Practitioners Organisation, Mr SJ Mhlongo; Dr K Komolafe of Nigeria, and Dr
Githae of Kenya.
The conference will culminate in an African Traditional Medicine Day
Celebration to be held on Friday, 31 August 2007 at Curries Fountain Stadium
from 09h00.
It is expected that 5 000 traditional health practitioners from around the
province will attend the conference that is expected to provide a way forward
in the Research and Development of Traditional Medicine.
Media representatives wishing to be part of the conference are advised to
call Sibongile Dlangalala at 033 395 2547. Accreditation will be done on the
29th August 2007 at the Ocean Conference Centre from 07h30.
For further information, please contact:
Leon Mbangwa
Departmental Spokesperson
Cell: 083 459 8695
Issued by: Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
23 August 2007
