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Pharma and Public Health: A Critical Examination
This chapter critically analyzes the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on global healthcare, focusing on the ethical implications and failures of conventional treatments for chronic diseases. It discusses the commercialization of healthcare, the impact of deregulation, and the challenges of misinformation in the context of COVID-19. The speakers call for reform, advocate for public inquiry into corporate practices, and reflect on governmental and societal responses to public health crises.