Strengthening Latin America's presence in global health
The BMJ’s regional advisory board will give this important region a louder voice In recent decades, Latin America has made important contributions to global health. Although substantial economic and social inequalities and political instability continue to adversely affect population health, the region is developing knowledge, health policies, and experience that deserve wider recognition. Contributions include Latin America’s efforts in social medicine, especially in social security and nutrition1; national public policies that have become a world reference, such as the compulsory licensi...