Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Creation of the National Institute of Rural Medicine
Category
Scientific
Date
1930-06-14
Country
Argentina
Description

Argentina created the National Institute of Rural Medicine on 14 June 1930. The institute focused on medical conditions affecting farming communities. Researchers studied occupational injuries, nutrition, and rural disease outbreaks. The institute supported training for doctors serving remote areas. Its publications improved awareness of rural health challenges. The institution became an important part of national public health strategy. Its founding marked a major step in improving health services outside major cities.