Making the right to health a reality for Brazil's indigenous peoples: innovation, decentralization and equity

Vera Schattan P. Coelho, Alex Shankland · 2011 · MEDICC Review

Summary. Brazil's public health system has expanded coverage and improved health indicators since 1988, but indigenous peoples remain marginalized with unequal access to services. The paper examines governance innovations and decentralization efforts designed to address these persistent inequities and extend universal health coverage to indigenous populations across Brazil's vast territory.

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Coelho, V. S. P., & Shankland, A.. (2011). Making the right to health a reality for Brazil's indigenous peoples: innovation, decentralization and equity. MEDICC Review. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1555-79602011000300012

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DOI: 10.1590/s1555-79602011000300012
Countries: Brazil
Regions: South America
Categories: rural-healthcare, indigenous-innovation, policy
Added: 2026-04-28