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Barefoot doctors treat NPA guerilla who hurt his leg. Most 'barefoot' doctors do not have formal medical training, but learn medical and paramedical techniques on the job.

Barefoot doctor uses acupuncture. Acupuncture and local remedies--such as herbal medicine--are used in addition to Western medicines (when available).

Barefoot dentist belonging to the New People's Army gives novacaine to a farmer prior to pulling a tooth. The communists provide free medical care to people in remote areas--areas without government clinics.

Guerillas of the NPA on patrol. These soldiers are the effective government in this area. They continue to patrol the area even though there is a ceasefire in effect.

New People's Army guerillas during training exercises. Although they look 'rag tag,' the NPA has earned a reputation for being effective fighters.

Young NPA soldier during a moment of relaxation. This youth, like most of the guerillas, is a farmer from the area. Poverty, hunger and government corruption under Marcos are the reason most joined.

For the past 17 years, the communist guerillas of the New People's Army (NPA) have been trying to topple the government of the Philippines. The corrruption and human rights abuses of the Marcos years, coupled with widespread poverty (80-90% of the…

Dr. Mahoney sleeps at 2 a.m. in the residents' room of the hospital. She is on call and must be up at 6 a.m. to continue her 48-hour shift.

Dr. Ellen Mahoney grabs a quick dinner at 10 p.m., her first meal since breakfast.

Dr. Mahoney talks to a patient recovering in the emergency room.