DODOMA, Dec. 30 -- TRADITIONAL and alternative medicine practitioners in Kongwa District, Dodoma Region, have been urged to refer patients to hospitals whenever cases exceed their capacity.

The call was made by the Kongwa District Malaria Coordinator, Dr Melkizedeki Kongola, while representing the District Commissioner during a ceremony for the issuance of licences by the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Council, held in Ngomai Ward.

Dr Kongola said timely referrals are critical in saving lives and called on all practitioners to obtain valid operatng licences to comply with the law and avoid harassment by law enforcement agencies.

He commended the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Society of Tanzania (TAMESO-T) for its role in o...