O direito à saúde dos povos indígenas e o paradigma do reconhecimento / The right to health of indigenous peoples and the paradigm of recognition

Abstract

Resumo A saúde dos povos indígenas no Brasil é prestada através de um subsistema inserido no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e no Ministério da Saúde. Entretanto, por conta do paradigma do reconhecimento e das diretrizes analíticas do multiculturalismo contra-hegemônico, conclui-se que este direito deve ser garantido de forma intercultural. Este artigo, portanto, analisa as dificuldades de interação entre estes aspectos institucionais e interculturais.

SIG Tel@ Amazônia: promoting dialogue between specialists and primary care professionals in maternal and child health/ SIG Tel@ Amazônia: promovendo a interlocução entre especialistas e profissionais de Atenção Básica na saúde materno-infantil

“…Moreover, health is conceived as a priority for comprehensive and humane care, since the problem is not experienced in its essence, which hinders the integration of Western and traditional knowledge to benefit more vulnerable populations (Siqueira et al 2006), such as indigenous peoples. The current health system is rigid and rooted in Western medicine; it has failed to conceive of a more respectful alternative to approach intercultural health and comprehensive care for indigenous peoples in a way that would value, respect and recognize their traditional knowledge and human rights (Cárdenas et al, 2017;Sartori and Leivas 2017). This fact highlights the importance of culturally appropriate healthcare, guaranteeing efficacy and respect for customs in pursuit of a common goal, improving the indigenous population's quality of life, and emphasizes that their cultural values including the feeding of indigenous infants, have been threatened (Silva et al 2019).…”