 Book cover for Juan M. Flavier'sDoctor to the Barrios | |
| Author | Juan M. Flavier |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
Publication date | 1970 |
| Publication place | Philippines |
Doctor to the Barrios is a 1970 book written byJuan M. Flavier, aphysician in thePhilippines, who later became Secretary of theDepartment of Health and two-termSenator of the Philippines. Its complete title isDoctor to the Barrios, Experiences with thePhilippine Rural Reconstruction Movement.[1]
Written in theEnglish language, it was published by New Day Publisher on January 1, 1970, as apaperback with 208 pages.[2]
"Barrios" is the older name for what are now called "barangays".
In this book, Flavier focused on the common problems encountered by Filipinos living in rural areas. It tackles topics related to barriers in obtaining health care such as "low wages, lack of facilities, and medical supply". He also discussed solutions in alleviating the rural people's health problems through the health workers or health care providers, including how to handlesuperstitious beliefs, through principles of practicality and simplicity.[3]
"Doctors to the barrios" is a common term in the Philippines. When Flavier was Secretary of Health, he instituted a Doctor to the Barrios Program.