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World on Wednesdays

Posted by on Monday, February 25, 2013 in Archives, News.

World On Wednesdays presents: “Engaging Traditional Healers in Mozambique to Improve Patient Health”
Presented by: Carolyn Audet, Vanderbilt Institute for Global Health

Despite international support, many of ZambÈziaís people still lack access to modern medicine or chose alternative forms of medical treatment. This lecture will discuss the evidence that supports the claim that visiting traditional healers has a detrimental impact on the health of their patients and other factors that impact health-seeking behavior of patients. Lunch will be provided.

When: Wednesday, Feb. 27, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Student Life Center, Lower Level Rooms 1 & 2

Open to the public.  Food and refreshments will be provided!

Sponsored by: International Student and Scholar Services