Bolivia. The interaction between traditional and modern medicine during Covid-19
In Bolivia, traditional medicine is a widespread practice, especially among indigenous communities, but with the perversion of the Covid-19 pandemic,...
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Several projects are characterizing this path. In the Bolivian Chaco, COOPI supports the development of resilience strategies with particular attention to sustainability, respect and protection of the environment.
In the city of La Paz, it promotes an integrated approach to waste management by creating a model based on circular economy that can be useful also in other municipal contexts. In the department of Cochabamba, COOPI is working to support the population of different communities in the management of hygiene and health activities, while in the departments of Potosí and Chuquisaca it has started an activity to support traditional medicine with the aim of integration into the system of modern medicine.
Projects
Source: COOPI Annual report 2021
Beneficiaries
Source: COOPI Annual report 2021
International staff
Source: COOPI Annual report 2021
Local staff
Source: COOPI Annual report 2021