Medical Inequalities in Indigenous Communities
Cultural Insensitivity
Lack awareness and cultural competence training
stereotyping and assumptions
Disregarding traditional medicine and lack of respect - influenced by the lack of education on this field
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Insufficient resources
Insufficient healthcare resources and infrastructure lead to significant inequality. This lack of resources results in inadequate treatment and care, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. It's not just a rural issue; the roots often lie in historical injustices, including colonialism, which left lasting economic and structural disparities. These historical factors have contributed to the unequal distribution of healthcare facilities, trained professionals, and essential services, perpetuating health inequities. Addressing these issues requires acknowledging this history and investing in equitable healthcare access for all communities.
Our current healthcare system fails to be cultural sensitive—which occurs when providers fail to respect and understand patients' diverse cultural backgrounds—leading to poor communication, biased treatment, and dismissing traditional practices, causing mistrust and inadequate care. Key issues include lack of cultural competence training, stereotyping, and language barriers. These problems contribute to health disparities for minority and marginalized groups. Addressing this requires better training, personalized care, effective communication, and inclusive policies.
Lack of Infrastructure & Medical professions
Systemic Racism
Crew of Care
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What We Do
Crew of Care is a student-led, non-profit NGO dedicated to minimizing medical inequality worldwide. Aiming to improve access to healthcare services for communities in need, we've initiated a variety of collaborations to promote awareness through activism. We focus on addressing the issues of insufficient resources and cultural insensitivity.
Looking ahead, Crew of Care plans to expand its reach through partnering with local Indigenous groups and host educational workshops to raise awareness and more importantly understand the cultural differences. Through advocating for community engagement, Crew of Care aspires to ensure that healthcare is a right accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic barriers.
Promote awareness through activism