AIDS.
The omission of growing evidence that Māori, and Māori women in particular, have worse health outcomes after HIV infection could derail New Zealand’s elimination plans and exacerbate disparities.
The Native nations have fought hard to keep the pandemic out of their communities.
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Portrayals of Native Americans and COVID-19 often ignore responses rooted in tribal sovereignty.
Ceremonial cape designs by Mexica (Aztec) artists who created the Codex Magliabechiano in the mid-1500s. Tonatiu (left) represents the sun deity and ‘ataduras’ (right) depicts bindings.
The Book of the Life of Ancient Mexicans, Z. Nuttall (1903)
When colonisers invaded the Americas, they brought with them waves of new diseases. This legacy continues to impact Indigenous communities.
Researchers are testing an equity-based model in emergency departments, mental health agencies and hospital units.
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When care is equity-oriented, patients report fewer depression and trauma symptoms, less chronic pain and improved quality of life.