Impact of Decolonizing Health Governance in Uganda and Manitoba (Canada): A two study review Open Access
Trehan, Twinkle (Spring 2024)
Abstract
The term "Decolonization" originated in the 1930s but surged in relevance following the COVID-19 Pandemic and the 2020 Black Lives Matter Protests. Western European colonial conquests began in 1488, with the British Empire lasting over 300 years. While some nations gained independence, others like Canada, Australia, and New Zealand remained under colonial dominion. The two studies included in this review surround the theme of decolonization. The first study titled “Decolonizing Health Governance: A Uganda Case Study on the Influence of Political History on Community Participation by Mulumba M. et al, 2021”, focuses on the health system governance in Uganda through the different periods of the country’s history. The second,” Decolonizing Health in Canada: A Manitoba First Nation Perspective by Eni R. et al, 2021” is based in Canada, focuses on the healthcare access and perspectives of the indigenous population of the Manitoba Province of Canada through 183 interviews and multiple focus groups with First Nation Communities. Three similar themes have been identified across the two studies: 1). Impact of Colonialism on Healthcare access and perspectives, 2). Impact on Community Participation, and lastly, 3). Role of Herbalists and Traditional Medicine. The studies of interest here shed light on the enduring legacies of colonialism in healthcare systems and their ongoing struggle for decolonization. Both regions, however, geographically apart have experienced a significant number of disruptions to their traditional healthcare medicine, and community practices due to the colonial impositions. However, it is also important to note the resilience of the population and their tireless efforts towards decolonization and reclaiming their culture. While the majority impact of colonization on the indigenous communities was both emotionally and economically draining, there were some effects of modernization emerging from this unfortunate period in world history. In addition to the colonies becoming a melting pot of various cultures, the colonizers brought with them, modernization- many of which came at a high price to colonies. All these findings together emphasize the importance of acknowledging both the good and the bad impacts of colonization, in addition to addressing the disparities caused by inequities in the society of these previous colonies.
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Introduction
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Critique
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Conclusion
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Bibliography
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