Olympic judo champion Paula Pareto aids hospitals in Argentina's Chaco province
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Olympic judo champion Paula Pareto traveled to Chaco province to provide medical assistance in zonal hospitals.
- Pareto, who is also a trauma specialist, worked in remote areas during Easter week, helping communities with limited healthcare access.
- She expressed her commitment to addressing healthcare disparities and contributing to positive change through her medical profession.
Olympic judo gold medalist Paula Pareto has traded her gi for a stethoscope, dedicating her recent Easter week to providing medical aid in the zonal hospitals of Chaco province. Pareto, a recognized trauma specialist, shared her inspiring experience through a series of photos and videos on social media, highlighting her work in underserved areas.
Objectives are sought and achieved! The dream for which I started studying medicine came true this Easter week, and I was that happy!
"Objectives are sought and achieved! The dream for which I started studying medicine came true this Easter week, and I was that happy!" Pareto posted, detailing her demanding schedule. She and her team traveled from Buenos Aires to Tres Isletas, Chaco, arriving late Thursday and immediately beginning work at the zonal hospital until 10 p.m. The following Friday and Saturday involved early starts at 7 a.m. and late finishes at 10 p.m. as they visited two more small towns.
Tired, yes, happy, yes!
"Tired, yes, happy, yes!" she described the intense workdays. Pareto reflected on the disparities in healthcare access, stating, "I don't think it's fair that, for being born far from big cities, there are families who don't have the necessary resources to have a dignified and happy life as everyone deserves." She added, "As I always say, when I don't like something, I try to do what I can from my side to contribute to change."
I don't think it's fair that, for being born far from big cities, there are families who don't have the necessary resources to have a dignified and happy life as everyone deserves.
Pareto thanked her colleagues, including @lasquinas, @dra.paula.granero, and @casaresmilagros, for joining her efforts, and expressed gratitude to @todoportodos for allowing them to participate in a campaign they have been running for years. Her dedication underscores a deep commitment to using her skills to make a tangible difference in the lives of those with limited access to public health services.
As I always say, when I don't like something, I try to do what I can from my side to contribute to change.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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