Stories
- Article
The secret lives of Britain’s first Black physicians
Dr Annabel Sowemimo explores the web of connections between early Black British doctors, the role of empire in West Africa and the pernicious reach of scientific racism.
- Long read
Healthy scepticism
Healthcare sceptics – like those opposed to Covid-19 vaccinations – often have serious, nuanced reasons for doubting medical authorities.
- Article
Mask, ritual and fertility
Today many of us learn about fertility, conception and pregnancy online. But that wasn’t always the way. Discover how masks and rituals played an important educational role.
- Article
WhatsApp aunties and the spread of fake news
The advantages of WhatApp chat groups – especially as a cost-free way of keeping in touch with family around the world – make them fertile ground for the spread of bogus medical advice. Writer Rianna Walcott explores how to encourage ‘aunties’ in the community to question the truth of unattributed health hoaxes.
Catalogue
- Books
Traditional African cultures and western medicine : (a critical review) / by T. Adeoye Lambo.
Lambo, Thomas A. (Thomas Adeoye)Date: 1969- Books
African philosophy, culture, and traditional medicine / by M. Akin Makinde.
Makinde, M. Akin.Date: 1988- Books
The African Bantu traditional practice of medicine and the problems of communication / [W.Z. Conco].
Conco, W. Z.Date: 1970- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
M0002729: Two African men, possibly practioners of traditional medicine, standing in front of a group of people
Date: 04 January 1932Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/23/5Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
M0000702: African traditional healer's horsehair outfit and mask
Date: 01 January 1930Reference: WT/D/1/20/1/7/16Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive