Objective:

Within the framework of the project of solidary continuing education “Laboratory of rural and intercultural health community of Bojayá, Chocó”, this paper presents the results of the individual diagnostic phase and the initial approach to the collective diagnosis of the health status diagnosis presented in an Afro-Colombian group surviving to a notorious massacre occurred in Colombia.

Methodology:

Preliminary exploration and community diagnosis elements with 66 survivors of the massacre occurred on May 2, 2002 in the Bellavista village, in the municipality of Bojayá, Chocó.

Results:

Deficient socio-economic conditions and neglected clinical diagnosis were identified. An initial approach to the available potentialities to face the individual and collective health needs of the approached population was made, represented by community knowledge and accessibility to institutional programs and health services for victims.

Conclusions:

Although more than 15 years have passed from the occurrence of the Bojayá massacre until our work with the community began, the persistence of numerous unsatisfied needs that negatively affect the individual and collective health status, without adequate and timely intervention, was found. Any further action looking to address such matters should take into account the socio-historical conditions that define the health-illness-care process in that community.

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