By Emily He* (Opinion) Thirty-five years after Brazil created the Sistema Único de Saúde, the fight for universal healthcare coverage continues in favelas all over the country. The line between rich and poor is often blurred in the State of Rio de Janeiro, as they live side by side. Favelas are vibrant communities that are […]
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