Experts at the World Economic Forum in Davos said global inequities in healthcare must be addressed as we recover from the pandemic.
The pandemic shone a light on health inequalities; now it's time to ramp up efforts to close the healthcare gap. So said panel speakers at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos today.
A lack of access to vaccines and medicines is a persisting issue. But so too is the availability of products such as life-saving medical oxygen, which Iyer calls"a long-neglected issue in the healthcare crisis." of poor health and disease. Inadequate nutrition, poor housing conditions, sanitation, and drinking water all contribute to negative health outcomes.
Above all else, attendees agreed that to scale up and adapt healthcare in a way that ensures equal access for all, the focus must be shifted from curative care — treating an individual who is already sick — to preventative care.
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