1866: Hawaiian kahunas organize to treat smallpox

In December, eight Hawaiian traditional healers, known as kahuna, meet on Maui to discuss whether traditional Hawaiian medicine might be able to help those who contract smallpox. The kahunas found a health study group, ‘Ahahui L?‘au Lapa‘au of Wailuku.

Theme

Epidemics, Medicine Ways

Region

Hawai‘i