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Nov–Dec–Jan–Feb 1983 · Vol. 13 · #6

Vol 13 · 56 pages · 355,253 characters of OCR text · Open Issue

Summary

This special double issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on health care in revolutionary contexts, particularly in Nicaragua, Grenada, and El Salvador. It features a poignant letter from a physician working in Nicaragua, detailing the dire conditions in hospitals, including shortages of essential medical supplies and the impact of U.S. military actions on health care. The issue emphasizes the achievements of health care systems in these countries despite external pressures and advocates for solidarity and action from American citizens to support these revolutionary efforts. The editor's letter calls for awareness and action against U.S. interventions that threaten health care advancements in these nations.

Topics

international-healthcentral-americamaternal-infant-healthpublic-hospitalshealth-activismcommunity-controlaccess-to-carehealthcare-as-rightworkers-healthcuba-health

Articles · 5

p. 7–8
Hal Strelnick explores the health care advancements made in Nicaragua following the Sandinista revolution.
p. 23–24
Lauren Poole discusses the improvements in maternal and child health care in Nicaragua since the Sandinista revolution.
p. 27–28
Jon Steinberg examines the dangers of pesticide use in Nicaragua and its impact on health.
p. 29–34
An abridged report detailing the health care crisis and human rights violations in El Salvador during the civil war.
p. 34
A listing of new publications and resources related to health and social justice.

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