Mamita Fox | |
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| Born | Escolastica Victoria Fox September 1942 (age 82) Preview warning: Page using Template:Birth year and age with unknown parameter "3 = 27" |
| Died | Bonaire |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation(s) | Nurse, activist, writer, artist |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Known for | Health care, Activism |
Mamita Fox (born 1942) is a Curaçao-born nurse, activist, artist and writer who lives in Bonaire. Her autobiography, written in Papiamentu, is an important addition to works written in Creole languages. A well-known radio personality on the island, Fox became a vocal opponent to health care law changes by the Netherlands and how they impacted citizens of the former Netherlands Antilles. Her activism led to a change in the way health care was administered.