The Use and Creation of Photographic Imagery in Global Health: Actionable Steps Towards Decolonization by Academic Institutions
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.4847 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Submitted on: Jun 12, 2025
Accepted on: Jul 31, 2025
Published on: Sep 3, 2025
Published by: Ubiquity Press
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