External philanthropy and domestic change in Colombian health care: The role of the Rockefeller foundation, ca. 1920–1950

This article examines the significant role of the Rockefeller Foundation in shaping Colombian healthcare between 1920 and 1950, focusing on the interplay between external philanthropy and domestic change. It analyzes how the Foundation's interventions influenced public health policies, medical education, and disease control efforts in Colombia. The study highlights the complex dynamics of foreign aid and its long-term effects on local health systems, demonstrating how philanthropic initiatives can drive substantial, albeit sometimes controversial, transformations in developing nations.