BHEKISISA: Why is the International Aids Conference still held in the Global North? - Daily Maverick

8/9/2022 12:00:00 AM2 years 8 months ago
by Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism
by Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism
Researchers have found that 96% of global health conferences happen in high- or middle-income countries. Fewer than four in 10 attendees at these gatherings are from poorer nations that have the highest burden of disease.
The worlds largest Aids gathering the International Aids Societys biannual International Aids Conference should never be held in Europe or the US again, says Ayoade Alakija, co-chair of the African U… [+10674 chars]
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