SNP conference fringe: Preparing for future pandemics
When: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, October 9, 2022
Campaigns: Pharma
SNP conference fringe meeting
Preparing for future pandemics: an independent Scotland’s role in a fairer global response
When: Sunday 9 October, 12.30 – 13.30
Where: Hall A Fringe Space, Ground Floor, TECA
The global response to the Covid-19 pandemic has laid bare a global healthcare system rigged in favour of rich countries and pharmaceutical corporations. Pharma companies patented their vaccines and treatments, and made astronomical profits. Rich countries hoarded the lion’s share of the available vaccines. Many countries in the Global South have been unable to vaccinate even 10% of their populations.
Things need to change– because the pandemic isn’t over, and more health crises will surely follow. Come along and hear how an independent Scotland could remodel its pharmaceutical and healthcare system so that public good is put before corporate profit, and how Scotland could be a positive force for change globally.
Speakers
Dr Mohga Kamal-Yanni, MBE: Senior health policy advisor to UNAIDS and The Peoples Vaccine Alliance
Tim Bierley: Pharma campaigner, Global Justice Now
Philippa Whitford MP: SNP Health spokesperson in the House of Commons
Light refreshments provided
NB The fringe meeting is within the conference area so access will only be available to those with conference passes.
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