Mission Barrio Adentro
Mission Barrio Adentro (pronunciation: mee-see-on bah-ree-oh ah-den-troh) is a program initiated by the Government of Venezuela under the leadership of former President Hugo Chavez. The program aims to provide comprehensive primary healthcare and medical services to the underserved communities in Venezuela.
Etymology
The term "Mission Barrio Adentro" is Spanish for "Mission Inside the Neighborhood". The name reflects the program's goal of bringing healthcare services directly to the communities where people live, particularly in the poorer neighborhoods that are often underserved by traditional healthcare systems.
Overview
Mission Barrio Adentro was launched in 2003 as part of the Bolivarian Revolution's social justice initiatives. The program is based on the principles of universal healthcare, with a focus on preventive care and health promotion. It involves the construction of thousands of new medical clinics, known as Barrio Adentro clinics, in underserved neighborhoods across the country. These clinics provide a range of services, including general medical consultations, dental care, optometry, and rehabilitation services.
Related Terms
- Bolivarian Revolution: A political process in Venezuela that was led by President Hugo Chavez, the Bolivarian Revolution seeks to build a democratic, humanitarian and socialist state.
- Barrio Adentro clinics: These are the clinics built under the Mission Barrio Adentro program. They are designed to provide free healthcare services to the communities in which they are located.
- Universal healthcare: This is a healthcare system in which all individuals have access to healthcare services, regardless of their ability to pay.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mission Barrio Adentro
- Wikipedia's article - Mission Barrio Adentro
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