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HEALTHJul 29 · 07:36 UTCALLAFRICA[email protected] (Health-e)

South Africa: Initiation Season - Traditional Nurses On the Frontline in the Eastern Cape

The article highlights the role of traditional nurses (amakhankatha) in caring for initiates at an Eastern Cape initiation school. A freelance journalist observed their 24/7 responsibilities during his son's initiation over five weeks.

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Health-e NewsorganizationTembile SgqolanapersonKomaniplaceEastern Capeplaceamakhankathatopictraditional nursestopicinitiation schooltopic
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