Trust in the people

Article Abstract:

Dr Christian Aurenche involved health care workers in the community and altered the focus of government help in Tokombere, Cameroon, to focus on preventative and wholistic health. People respond well to health education programs when they are involved in decisions.

Methods, Cameroon

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Health by the people

Article Abstract:

The World Health Organization reports most nations now consider community involvement in health decisions and provisions necessary. Community members volunteer time and materials to help with environmental problems and health issues.

International aspects

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People on the move

Article Abstract:

The Woodaabe people of the Sahel are nomadic herders who have a self-reliant system of traditional health care. Each member of the tribe is a healer. They avoid modern health services unless an illness becomes critical.

Health aspects, Healers, Nomads

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