Traditional healers in Uganda have been urged to desist from making false claims about curing HIV/AIDS, as leaders in the sector call for more responsible practices that promote testing, prevention, and collaboration with modern healthcare systems.
Mutongole Nansamba, the president of traditional healers in Uganda, issued a strong warning to practitioners who mislead patients, stressing that such actions endanger lives and undermine national efforts to fight HIV/AIDS.
“Traditional healers should stop misleading people that they can cure HIV. Instead, they must encourage everyone to first go for testing before starting any form of treatment,” she said.
She emphasized that early testing remains one of the most effective ways of managing HIV, noting that people who know their status can seek proper medical care and avoid unknowingly spreading the virus.
Nansamba made the remarks while leading fellow traditional healers during the Kabaka’s Birthday Run in Nansana and surrounding areas, an event that attracts thousands of participants and is often used to raise awareness about key public health issues.
“As traditional healers, we have a big role to play in our communities. We must support government efforts by guiding people correctly and promoting methods that prevent the spread of HIV,” she added.
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