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Communication and understanding: The pillars supporting culturally sensitive maternal health care in Panama

Intercultural interpreter Eira Carrera helps the women of her indigenous Ngäbe community liaise with Spanish-speaking health-care providers at the José Domingo De Obaldía Maternal and Infant Hospital. ©UNFPA/Rebecca Zerzan
  • 20 March 2024
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Dr. Jaime Castillo encourages men to support their mothers, wives and daughters – just as his father taught him. © UNFPA/Rebecca Zerzan
  • 12 January 2024
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Indigenous adolescents from in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, participate in a workshop on menstrual health and hygiene. ©UNFPA Nicaragua/Diter Bonilla
  • 28 May 2021
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For some communities, the nearest health centre is two days away. ©UNFPA Panama/Osman Esquivel López
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