Biomedical Entanglements

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Focusing on the Giri people of Papua New Guinea, this ethnographic study examines their interactions with modern medicine through fieldwork at various health facilities. It highlights the intersection of medical anthropology and global health, revealing how biomedical practices are intertwined with social meanings and influence the Giri's cultural ways of life. The exploration provides insights into the complexities of healthcare in indigenous contexts and the impact of biomedicine on local traditions and beliefs.