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Lack of disclosure can create serious complications for patients and unfairly place blame on traditional healers.
Traditional Health Practitioner registered with the Traditional Healers Organization, Abraham Mnguni, said the problem is rooted in longstanding stereotypes surrounding traditional healing practices. Mnguni said some patients fear being ridiculed or judged by healthcare workers who hold personal religious beliefs against traditional healing practices.
Dangerous silence: patients hiding traditional medicine use from doctors, study finds
Dr Lindiwe Gumede of the University of Johannesburg found that patients often do not disclose their use of traditional remedies before seeking medical treatment, making it harder for healthcare professionals to provide appropriate care.