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Plan to integrate Sangomas into primary healthcare system in South Africa
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Fusion42 · 17 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africa's Health Minister announces progress on integrating traditional health practitioners, including sangomas, into the primary healthcare system through forthcoming regulations and a draft policy framework addressing their role in referrals, training, and collaboration within the national health system.
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You must prepare for new regulatory requirements as South Africa formalises traditional healers’ role within mainstream healthcare. This creates openings to engage on referral networks and training initiatives ahead of policy finalisation.
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