Traditional Doctors Law Coming

Traditional Doc
Traditional Doc

The Ministry of Health Deputy Permanent Secretary, Dr Havuna Jibri says it is working hard to finalise the traditional doctors bill. “We are working around the clock to finalise the draft bill. It has not been an easy experience as consultation has been going back and forth between partners to make the bill ready for submission for discussion,” he said.

Speaking at the traditional medicine men gathering in Sefhophe, Jibri said this year’s theme, which was: “Regulation of the Traditional Health Practitioner in the African Region”, was appropriate.

He said it was appropriate because of the challenges faced by many African countries without a legal instrument to regulate the practice. He stated that lack of regulation created an ideal situation for some traditional doctors and the safety of patients compromised.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up