Commentary: Health care organization in Colombia: An Indigenous success story within a system in crisis

This commentary discusses Anas Wayuu, an Indigenous health organization (non- profit health care insurance company) in Colombia. It analyses the crisis of the Colombian health care system, the creation of Indigenous health organizations, and the success of Anas Wayuu. The commentary was written usin...

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Published in:AlterNative : an international journal of indigenous peoples 2015-12, Vol.11 (4), p.417-425
Main Authors: Mignone, Javier, Vargas, John Harold Gómez
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Finance
Government policy
Health and hygiene
HIV infections
Indigenous peoples
Medical care
Prevention
Social life and customs
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Summary:This commentary discusses Anas Wayuu, an Indigenous health organization (non- profit health care insurance company) in Colombia. It analyses the crisis of the Colombian health care system, the creation of Indigenous health organizations, and the success of Anas Wayuu. The commentary was written using document reviews and secondary sources. We conclude that Anas Wayuu shows the strength and skill of Indigenous organizations to manage their health care, and the enormous potential for improved health status.
ISSN:1177-1801
1174-1740
DOI:10.1177/117718011501100408