VOICED: Healers make up for lack of health network in Mauritania

The video discusses Dr. Alpha's traditional medicine clinic in Mauritania, highlighting its reliance on plants and minerals instead of surgery or antibiotics. A patient shares their experience of being cured by traditional methods after modern medicine failed. The video also addresses the healthcare challenges in Mauritania, where traditional clinics are more affordable and accessible. It emphasizes the complementary role of traditional and modern medicine, advising patients to seek modern diagnostics first. Despite some dubious claims, traditional medicine is portrayed as valuable in treating various ailments.

What is the primary focus of the traditional clinic mentioned in the video?

• Natural remedies

• Surgical procedures

• Modern diagnostic tests

• Antibiotic treatments

Why do some patients prefer traditional clinics over modern ones in Mauritania?

• They are more expensive

• They offer faster treatments

• They have more doctors

• They are more affordable

What is one of the traditional remedies mentioned for digestion?

• Sorghum

• Clay

• Millet

• Ginger

How do traditional doctors view the relationship between homeopathy and conventional medicine?

• As outdated

• As unnecessary

• As complementary

• As contradictory

What caution is advised regarding some traditional practitioners?

• They may overcharge patients

• They might claim to cure serious diseases without evidence

• They refuse to work with modern doctors

• They often lack basic medical knowledge