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    Traditional Knowledge and Its Impact on Diabetes Management in Malaria-Endemic Areas
    (Research Invention Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2025) Ramzi Mohamed Adam Alnour
    The dual burden of infectious and non-communicable diseases, particularly malaria and diabetes, presents a critical public health challenge in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the increased prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in these regions, modern healthcare systems often remain inaccessible or unaffordable to many communities. Consequently, traditional medicine (TM), underpinned by indigenous knowledge systems, remains a vital health resource. This paper examines the impact of traditional knowledge (TK) on diabetes management in malaria-endemic areas, particularly in Northern Tanzania and Malawi. Drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives, it assesses how local beliefs, herbal practices, and community-based health systems support or hinder effective diabetes care. The research investigates intersections between malaria and diabetes, barriers to integrating traditional and modern healthcare systems, and the sociocultural contexts shaping patients' choices. The paper argues for the validation and integration of traditional practices into formal healthcare systems to improve diabetes outcomes, particularly in resource-constrained and malaria-prone regions. It also highlights policy implications, the need for future research, and the ethical considerations of indigenous knowledge rights.