By Linda Mupemo, ZANIS - Milenge
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| Herbs - Picture courtesy of Google images |
MILENGE District Hospital Medical Officer In Charge
Nicholas Sakala has raised concern over the poor health seeking behaviour of
some members of the community.
Dr. Sakala observed that some clients only go to
health facilities when their conditions become critical and it is usually too
late for health practitioners to intervene.
ZANIS reports that Dr. Sakala said this during
the District Adolescent Health Technical Working Group meeting which was held
in the Council Chamber yesterday.
He added that most people in the area are fond of
visiting traditional healers and pastors and only seek medical intervention
when their situation deteriorates.
Dr. Sakala noted that there was rampant consumption
of herbal medicine especially among pregnant women.
"There is a high rate of intake of herbal
medication in pregnant women which in turn leads to increased contractions and
tears in the birth canal. There is urgent need for people to discard
traditional beliefs that make them disregard medical advice," he
stated.
Meanwhile, Acting Milenge District Administrative
Officer Godfrey Chikonde said the district administration will engage the
church and the traditional leadership to see how best the situation can be sorted
out.
Mr. Chikonde noted that the clergy and traditional
leaders need to be sensitised on the importance of prioritising the health of
residents.
He said all the stakeholders should encourage
members of the community to adopt good health practices.
Mr. Chikonde said the district administration won't
take kindly to the clergy and traditional healers who are putting the lives of
residents at risk.
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