Ethical and regulatory issues surrounding African traditional medicine in the context of HIV/AIDS.
@article{Nyika2007EthicalAR, title={Ethical and regulatory issues surrounding African traditional medicine in the context of HIV/AIDS.}, author={A. Nyika}, journal={Developing world bioethics}, year={2007}, volume={7 1}, pages={ 25-34 } }
It has been estimated that more than 80% of people in Africa use traditional medicine (TM. [...] Key Result A framework of partnerships involving traditional healers' associations, scientists, policy makers, patients, community leaders, members of the communities, and funding organizations is suggested as a possible method to tackle these issues. It is hoped that this paper will stimulate objective and constructive debate that could enhance the protection of patients' welfare.Expand
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