The words we choose matter: recognising the importance of language in decolonising global health

Elsevier, The Lancet Global Health, Volume 9, July 2021
Authors: 
Hommes F., Monzo H.B., Ferrand R.A., Harris M., Hirsch L.A., Koum Besson E. et al.

Recognition of the relevance of colonial history to the contemporary practice of global health is not new, but the recent increase in visibility and prominence given to it by global health institutions and flagship journals is welcome when accompanied by meaningful reflection and action.

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