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An Army of White Coats: Exploring the Implications of Cuban Medical Diplomacy
23.Dec.2020 9:00 AM .
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There are 68 languages spoken in Kenya. Most people speak Swahili or English and at least one of many local mother tongues. In the streets of Nairobi, it is not uncommon to hear greetings in multitudes of different languages, from “
hey, how are you?” in English to “
jambo, habari gani?” in Swahili, including “
wĩmwega, ũhana atĩa?” in Kikuyu. Kenyans speak and understand many different languages Spanish, however, is not usually one of them.
In the past few years, though, Kenyans have been hearing Spanish increasingly often, especially when seeking medical care. The introduction of a new language in Kenyan society may be surprising, but it is not a coincidence. Like many other countries in the world, Kenyans have seen Cuban doctors enter their health facilities and provide healthcare alongside their local counterparts s ....

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