A imersão na realidade das políticas de Saúde da População Negra enquanto médica residente em Medicina de Família e Comunidade em Salvador - um relato de experiência

Abstract

Brazilian black people’s health has always been marked by historical inequalities, resulting from enslavement and social marginalization. As National Unified Health System (SUS) had been established, racial inequalities have been pointed out, and in the 2000s, public policies such as the National Policy for the Integral Health of the Black people (PNSIPN) were implemented to confront structural racism in the sector. This report reflects on a family practitioner resident doctor’s experience in Salvador City, during two years nearly, focusing on the work within Primary Health Care and its connection with social It adresses about family health team focus on Collaborative Group for Black People Health and against racism and racial inequalities. This report highlights how much medical practice connects with issues as racial identity, citizenship, accessibility, and social justice, aligning with the principles of collective health, comprehensive care, and health equity. By joining the Collaborative Brazilian black people’s health, I could improve skills related to inclusive and equitable attitudes. The experience has shown primary health care can be a social space for resistance and struggle in favor of inclusion and social justice. In addition, we can contribute to oppose racial inequalities.