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  "abstract": "Traditional Indigenous medicine has existed for centuries, but only recently has it obtained international recognition. Some countries have been working on the integration of traditional Indigenous healing practices in their national health systems. For example, Bolivia has taken significant steps to prevent the neglect of traditional Indigenous medicine over the last 40+ years, a process that continues today through several policies supported by the national government. The aim of this perspective article was to discuss efforts to prevent the neglect of traditional Indigenous medicine in Bolivia. Through analysis of 12 legal documents, including the Constitution of 2009, decrees, laws and resolutions, we categorised the efforts in 5 points: acknowledging the past, making radical changes to the political constitution, adopting a new approach to health and wellness, regulating traditional medicine, and protecting the environment.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Mary Heersink School of Global Health and Social Medicine McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada",
    "Aymara Indigenous Community Bolivia Bolivia",
    "Department of Health Research Methods Evidence & Impact McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada",
    "Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice McMaster University Hamilton Ontario Canada"
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      "name": "Carlos Rosas‐Jiménez",
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      "name": "Roberto Tola"
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      "name": "Melina Flores"
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      "name": "Sonia Cruz"
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      "name": "Gonzalo Huanca"
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      "name": "Cynthia Lokker",
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      "name": "Bonny Ibhawoh",
      "orcid": "0000-0003-3627-5666"
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      "name": "Lisa Schwartz",
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  "bibtex": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/4mmjxgbpjdwy4.bib",
  "cited_by": 0,
  "doi": "10.1002/hpm.70126",
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  "pmcid": "PMC13730247",
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  "published": "2026-08-12",
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  "title": "Efforts to Prevent the Neglect of Traditional Indigenous Medicine: Policy Insights From Bolivia",
  "title_text": "Efforts to Prevent the Neglect of Traditional Indigenous Medicine: Policy Insights From Bolivia",
  "type": "peer-reviewed",
  "updated_at": "2026-11-07T12:22:50Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/4mmjxgbpjdwy4",
  "venue": "The International Journal of Health Planning and Management",
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