Health institutions adopt intercultural models to integrate ancestral knowledge

Health institutions are increasingly implementing intercultural models to integrate ancestral knowledge and cultural diversity into medical care.

At the Ricardo Valenzuela Sáez Hospital in Rengo, staff and community representatives participated in training sessions led by intercultural advisors. The initiative aims to foster more inclusive and humanized healthcare by recognizing the diverse cultural backgrounds of patients. Experts suggest this model of intercultural advisory could serve as a template for other facilities within the health network.

In Atalaya, the Integrated Health Network 3 and the Atalaya Community Mental Health Center held activities to mark International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The program focused on emotional well-being through a cultural lens, including workshops on using medicinal plants. These efforts seek to bridge clinical mental health services with traditional indigenous wisdom and community identity.