Decolonizing healthcare: the role of traditional medicine in building inclusive health systems for Cameroonian women

Integrating traditional medicine-through policy reform, education, and economic support-could significantly contribute to inclusive healthcare delivery in Cameroon, potentially improving healthcare access for marginalized women and fostering culturally relevant and sustainable health solutions. Specifically, our findings suggest the need for policies that facilitate formal recognition of women traditional healers and the establishment of collaborative frameworks between traditional and biomedical practitioners. This research highlights the need for policy shifts that recognize the value of women's indigenous knowledge and facilitate their meaningful inclusion in national health systems.