It is safe to say that spiritual forces have always played a major role in the provision of health
care in Africa. They have, to be sure, been far more atavistic in the past, when the role of …

This article argues for a socially constructed African-Christian ministry to the sick. The article
advocates the ministry to the sick that accepts the centricity of the African Weltanschauung …

This is the second volume in a three part series on strengthening the evidence for
faithinspired engagement in health in sub-Saharan Africa. One of the driving characteristics …

The quest for health and healing, which is basic to all cultures and people, is also a central
need of the African population. This pursuit for Africans has religious implications because …

This special issue of The Review of Faith & International Affairs comprises seven articles
aiming to strengthen the evidence on faithinspired engagement in health in sub-Saharan …

In rural Africa delivering better health care is more complicated than simply offering good
medical services; it must also take into account peoples' religious orientation and beliefs …

As human beings we sometimes in one way or another become sick, and therefore go for
treatment depending on our choice of treatment (religious perspective or Western medical …

Our broader work in ARHAP and the findings of this particular research project have
reinforced our belief that religious leaders and public health practitioners have a …

Jugando al teléfono roto: evaluando los servicios de salud inspirados en la fe en Africa En
lo que se ha escrito sobre la contribución de las organizaciones religiosas a la salud y al …

Africa is a continent ravaged by challenges of poverty, scourge of disease and many
conflicts, some of which are motivated by religious fanaticism. Indeed, it is a continent in dire …