September 2, 2024

Science Beyond Borders: A Call For Global Equity

Systemic inequities, rooted in colonial legacies and capitalist exploitation, continue to disadvantage the Global South. Examples such as the COVID-19 vaccine distribution and access to life- saving treatments like lenacapavir illustrate how scientific advancements often fail to reach those in need in a timely and equitable manner. We need reforms in funding, intellectual property, and research agendas to ensure that communities most affected by global challenges have a say in the scientific process and benefit from its outcomes.

Read more in this editorial by Madhukar Pai and Seye Abimbola