Lina Hurtado

Lina Hurtado serves as a Lecturer and researcher at Pontifical Xavierian University in Cali, Colombia, focusing on public health initiatives for the Colombian Pacific region, which has one of the country's largest Afro-descendant populations.

Her academic credentials include:

• Master's degree in Human Rights from the University of Bologna, Italy
• Master's degree in Public Health
• Professional training as a physiotherapist

Her research integrates Public Health and Human Rights frameworks to address systemic health disparities in marginalized communities, with specialized focus on Afro-descendant populations in Colombia's Pacific region. She applies community-centered approaches to develop culturally responsive public health interventions, emphasizing equity in healthcare access and outcomes for vulnerable groups.

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