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Temple University's Emergency Action Corps: Making A Difference in El Salvador

Windsor Johnston in El Salavdor
Windsor Johnston in El Salavdor

Philadelphia, PA – Access to adequate healthcare is a challenge for close to 1.3 billion people worldwide. In Central America over 140 million people have limited or no access to medical care. On this week's News & Views, Windsor Johnston travels to El Salvador with Temple Emergency Action Corps. The group was formed in the wake of Hurricane Katrina; medical students have since traveled to Honduras and Bolivia setting up clinics in rural areas.