A social innovation model for equitable access to quality health services for rural populations: a case from Sumapaz, a rural district of Bogota, Colombia
Summary. A social innovation model developed in rural Sumapaz, Colombia demonstrates how to achieve equitable healthcare access for vulnerable populations through community participation and holistic health approaches. The model addresses systemic gaps in care coordination and upstream health factors, enhancing service quality while generating broader community benefits in agriculture and development. The case shows that creative strategies can extend Universal Health Coverage to remote areas.
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Bautista-Gómez, M. M., & Niekerk, L. V.. (2022). A social innovation model for equitable access to quality health services for rural populations: a case from Sumapaz, a rural district of Bogota, Colombia. International Journal for Equity in Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-022-01619-2
Bautista-Gómez, Martha Milena, and Lindi van Niekerk. “A social innovation model for equitable access to quality health services for rural populations: a case from Sumapaz, a rural district of Bogota, Colombia.” International Journal for Equity in Health, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-022-01619-2.
Bautista-Gómez, Martha Milena, and Lindi van Niekerk. 2022. “A social innovation model for equitable access to quality health services for rural populations: a case from Sumapaz, a rural district of Bogota, Colombia.” International Journal for Equity in Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-022-01619-2.
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- DOI
- 10.1186/s12939-022-01619-2
- Countries
- Colombia
- Regions
- South America
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- rural-healthcare, innovation-networks
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- 2026-04-28