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81. Access in developing nations

Discovery Matters

English - December 15, 2023 09:35 - 38 minutes - 87.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
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Challenges of improving access to healthcare in developing countries - it's a conversation we need to have. With the help of Dr Jerome Kim, Director General of the International Vaccine Institute, we discuss vaccination and immunization programs as a key aspect of public health and global development – especially in developing nations, where access to life-saving medicines is often limited or non-existent. Karen Heichman, Deputy Director of Diagnostics, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, takes us on a journey of the critical role of diagnostics in the fight against diseases.

Tune in to hear how technology and innovation could help to bridge the gap in access to healthcare and potentially save lives in the process.