healers

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Adam Hussein, a 35-year-old representative for Mongbwalu's traditional faith healers, fretted about Ebola denial and called on everyone to take precautions.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

But Lawrence’s reputation for thoughtfully centering stories about healers and healing in wells of humor began with “Scrubs,” which aired for eight seasons on NBC before moving to ABC for its ninth.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

In Renaissance England, skillful surgeons and herb-dispensing healers competed with charlatan doctors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Another problem, he adds, is that many people in rural India still rely on faith healers or local medicinal practices and go to hospitals only when their symptoms worsen, which can be lethal.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

But I also knew that Gran and all the other witch doctors and rootworkers and healers before her put up with a lot more than voices in a marsh, or some silly girl’s jokes.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce