Our goal is to bring global attention to specific IK organizations and individuals who are contributing to the field, often with little recognition outside their local communities.
Information is provided on their activities along with contact addresses.
The following information was sent to us by P.A. Akwei, District Secretary of the Wenchi branch of The Ghana National Association of Traditional Healers. Wenchi is located in central Ghana. Treatments vary according to whether the causation of the illness or disturbance is natural or spiritual. Herbalists tend to the diseases that are not spiritually inclined. The Traditional Birth Attendants handle pregnancy.