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Prevalence of Belief: Witchcraft beliefs are widespread in Tanzania. According to various surveys, a significant portion of the population, with some estimates suggesting up to 93% of Tanzanians, believe in witchcraft. This belief system often explains misfortune, illness, or death in terms of supernatural causes.
Traditional Healers: Known as "witch doctors" or "Babu" in Tanzania, these practitioners are integral to many communities, offering healing, protection, and divination services. There's an estimated 75,000 registered witch doctors, with many more unregistered. These healers often combine traditional herbal medicine with spiritual practices.
https://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/05/world/africa/tanzania-witchcraft/index.html
Source: Grok
Traditional Healers: Known as "witch doctors" or "Babu" in Tanzania, these practitioners are integral to many communities, offering healing, protection, and divination services. There's an estimated 75,000 registered witch doctors, with many more unregistered. These healers often combine traditional herbal medicine with spiritual practices.
https://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/05/world/africa/tanzania-witchcraft/index.html
Source: Grok