The realities of health disparities, is not a local phenomenon. In many ways, the developing world extends throughout Africa and the Diaspora. Similar issues of absence of empowerment, unacceptable health indices, economic depravation and decreased access to care are identifiable throughout this spectrum. We can learn from each other as has been demonstrated by the community oriented primary health care model provided by the community of Jamkhed India, Kampala Uganda and Atlanta Georgia. In each case, a combination of local empowerment, business development and community-based outreach have demonstrated movement towards eliminating health disparities in these respective locations. The commonalities of these different projects and the transferable lessons to be learned will be presented with an analysis of their applicability and reproducibility in the context of the current movement to eliminate health disparities.
Learning Objectives: The participant will be able to identify some common issues and problem solving opportunities present among communities of color in Africa, India and the United States.
Keywords: Community Health, Outreach Programs
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