Minister admits to racism in Brazil's health system
14th Nov 2006, 08:06 GMT
Brazil's Minister of Health, Agenor Álvares, has admitted that the public health system is imbued with racism, stirring up more controversy over policies for specific treatment plans targeting Brazilians of African descent. There are clear signs of discriminatory practices, the minister said two weeks ago in Rio de Janeiro.
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