Faith, Herbs, and Hope: When Hospitals Fail, Where Do Nigerians Turn?
When the hospital is too far, too expensive, or too cold, Nigerians turn to something else. A pastor. A herbalist. A neighbour with strong opinions and a bag of leaves.
In this episode of Vital Signs Unfiltered, we step into the space between modern medicine and traditional belief — and what it costs.
Traditional and faith-based healing has deep roots in Nigerian culture. Long before colonial hospitals, communities had healers, midwives, and prayer warriors who knew their people. That history is real, and it deserves respect. But when it replaces evidence-based care entirely, the consequences…
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