Apartheid, a term most commonly used in the context of the anti-Black racial segregation that took place in 20th-century South Africa, is now taking place before our very own eyes, but in a way that some may not expect. “Vaccine apartheid,” a term coined to describe the unequal distribution of COVID-19 vaccines between majority-white Western countries and majority-nonwhite countries in the global South, has denied dozens of nations fair access to COVID-19 vaccines. This article, written by Alexa Mendez, we'll dive into exactly what is vaccine apartheid, how it is taking place, and what Western nations, mainly the US, should do to help stop it.
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Heart disease impacts people worldwide, and is a major cause of death in many countries. This article, written by Sophia Paessens explores the different disparities in people affected by heart disease.
We often hear of anti-Black police brutality, but what about anti-Black brutality in another field that we’re supposed to trust to keep us safe? Some have said that doctors are to Black women as police are to Black men. By discussing anti-Black implicit bias and disparities in prenatal/maternal care his article, this article, written by Alexa Mendez, will dive into why that is.
Safety net hospitals are a more inclusive healthcare service option. This article, written by Sophia Paessens, explores the ways that these inclusive hospitals are beneficial particularly to vulnerable populations.
As COVID-19 cases seem to go down in the Western world, the same cannot be said for India, who is currently experiencing a recent resurgence in cases. In this article, written by Alexa Mendez, we will explore India's worsening crisis and reasons that contributed to the surge.
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