Authors:
Subina Subash, M. Pramithamol, Jobi Babu, K. M. Ashifa

Addresses:
School of Social Work, Marian College Kuttikkanam (Autonomous), Peermade, Idukki, Kerala, India. Faculty of Health Science, Istanbul Gelisim University, İstanbul, Turkey.

Abstract:

Tribal health includes physical, mental, and social well-being for indigenous people. Indigenous techniques help tribals address unique healthcare practices. Many indigenous cultures use traditional methods to treat ailments and suffering.  Indigenous tribal healthcare methods affect modern healthcare. Maintaining tribal health is important because it meets indigenous peoples' healthcare demands. Tribal healing traditions affect their health. These medicinal approaches have positives and cons, including using natural herbs, considerable local knowledge and community involvement, limited regulation, lack of scientific validation, availability and accessibility, etc. This supports SDG 3: ‘Good Health and Well-Being’ by providing quality healthcare to all. The report discusses tribal healing's effects.  It also examines healing methods and their efficacy. The article also illuminates how indigenous healing methods are integrated into modern medicine, supporting SDG 3's aim of safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and healthcare services. Anakkallu tribes in Mundakayam provided the data. Paper construction included secondary data. This paper examines the pros and cons of tribal healing systems.  The study used qualitative case studies and participant observation to present primary data. The study also discusses government tribal health initiatives.  The research also proposes social work interventions to improve tribal health, supporting SDG goal 3.

Keywords: Tribal Health; Tribal Population; Sustainable Development Goal; Healing Practice; Tribal People; Socio-Economic Disparities; Healthcare Facilities; Cultural Awareness; Medical Frameworks; Health Outcomes.

Received on: 20/04/2024, Revised on: 16/07/2024, Accepted on: 29/08/2024, Published on: 07/12/2024

DOI: 10.69888/FTSSSL.2024.000323

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Social Sciences Letters , 2024 Vol. 2 No. 4, Pages: 191-198

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