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August 1, 2026Open Access

Traditional Medicines, Naturopathy and Energy Healing in Cameroon: Popular Practices, Cultural Representations and Complementarity With Conventional Medicine in Low Healthcare Coverage Areas

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TATemfack Vopé Ronyl1*, Fokunang Charles2, Mengue Mezui Germain3, Tadjiofo Kengni Arsène4, Guimfack Achille5, Bohono Okogo Édouard6, Ndoukeu Jaurès7, Tiogning Mouaffo Arthur Garcien8, Inès Essam Aye9, Hemes Nkwa10, Njume Peter11, Ngondete Bejuristin12, Ngombo Stéphane13, Njinko Nono Borgia Legrand and Donfagsiteli Nehemie, Tembe-Fokunang Estella Achick2

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Qualitative review analyzes non-conventional care practices in Cameroon, highlighting their role in low healthcare coverage areas.

Key Points

  • This study investigates non-conventional care practices and their cultural meanings in Cameroon, focusing on traditional medicines and their integration with conventional healthcare.
  • Qualitative documentary review
  • Anthropological approach
  • Data sourced from academic literature, institutional reports, and documented testimonies on non-conventional care practices.
  • More than 70% of the population relies on non-conventional therapies for primary healthcare needs.
  • Conventional healthcare access is limited to less than 30% of the rural population.
  • The study reveals significant potential for integrating traditional practices with conventional medicine.

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Temfack Vopé Ronyl1*, Fokunang Charles2, Mengue Mezui Germain3, Tadjiofo Kengni Arsène4, Guimfack Achille5, Bohono Okogo Édouard6, Ndoukeu Jaurès7, Tiogning Mouaffo Arthur Garcien8, Inès Essam Aye9, Hemes Nkwa10, Njume Peter11, Ngondete Bejuristin12, Ngombo Stéphane13, Njinko Nono Borgia Legrand and Donfagsiteli Nehemie, Tembe-Fokunang Estella Achick2 (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6d9885e258b358b3c6bea3https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21701159
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