The pandemic exposed stark inequalities around the world, especially in terms of vaccine access, leading to the deaths of untold thousands in the global south. Amid ongoing challenges, activists and scientists continue to push for broader healthcare equity, navigating patent barriers to ensure fairer access to essential medicines.
GUESTS:
Fatima Hassan – Human rights lawyer and founder of Health Justice Initiative
Piotr Kolczynski – EU Health Policy & Advocacy Advisor for The People’s Vaccine Alliance
Achal Prabhala – Researcher and coordinator of the AccessIBSA project
Petro Terblanche – Managing Director of Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines