How Canadians Can Help Lead the Global Fight for Health Equity

Fatima Hassan, a health justice advocate and founder of the Health Justice Initiative, passionately discusses the urgent need for global health equity. She addresses the alarming disparities in vaccine distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically the concept of 'vaccine apartheid.' Hassan shares insights from South Africa's historical struggle for affordable HIV medications, critiquing the role of pharmaceutical companies. She also highlights Canada's position against the TRIPS waiver, urging for a collective global response to health injustices and the commodification of life-saving medicines.