Bolivia strengthens social participation in health for indigenous population
Rocio Lazcano is an indigenous leader and President of the Social Health Council in the Department of Pando in Northern Bolivia, an area of rainforest that borders Brazil.
She is passionate about ensuring the health of the indigenous population by advocating and representing the needs of the community.“It is very important for the community to be able to help solve their health problems and have a say when discussing health issues.
They express their needs and then their requirements for care can be met. We know that what is needed is coordination and joint planning across the health sector,” said Rocio.Bolivia’s indigenous native persons make up over 40 percent of the country’s population.
They often live in remote and rural areas and face particular health challenges such as an increasing prevalence of diabetes and cancer, as well as high rates of teenage pregnancy.
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