Figure 1: Population pyramid for the suburban area of Mitú.

Source: Synergies, 2018-2019

Quick guide to addressing problems in the community

Protocol for the care of neglected infectious diseases, chronic noncommunicable diseases, and community health care. Intended for nursing assistants. Developed within the framework of the project “Improving access to health services with an intercultural approach in indigenous communities in rural areas of Vaupés.”

EID education methodology

Methodological proposal to educate and raise awareness about the different neglected infectious diseases (NIDs) that exist within a community. Developed within the framework of the project “Improving access to health services with an intercultural approach in indigenous communities in rural areas of Vaupés.”

Chichómetro

Tool developed by women leaders from the Vaupés River and Caño Cuduyarí to measure tolerable alcohol consumption and thus prevent illness and problems among individuals, families, and the community. Developed as part of the project “Improving access to health services with an intercultural approach in indigenous communities in rural areas of Vaupés.”