Ancestral knowledge to prevent and treat the COVID 19 virus
Location
Place :North Atlantic Autonomous Region
Country : Nicaragua
Region : North America
Hazard
Primary : Bio Hazard
Typology of Heritage
Knowledge and Practices concerning nature
Aspect of Disaster Management
Adaptation
Summary
In Nicaragua, the Miskitu indigenous peoples of the North Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAN) have relied on their ancestral knowledge and practices to prevent and treat COVID-19, such as using medicinal plants, strengthening their immune system, and maintaining social distancing and hygiene.