Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Creation of the National Program for Rural Public Health Expansion
Category
Social
Date
1938-12-07
Country
Argentina
Description

Argentina launched the National Program for Rural Public Health Expansion on 7 December 1938. The program focused on improving medical access in remote agricultural regions. Mobile clinics were deployed to provide vaccinations, basic treatments, and health education. The program also addressed sanitation issues and common rural diseases. Collaboration with provincial health departments increased its reach. Its founding marked a major investment in rural well being.