This week marks a major shift in the US pandemic response, globally. The Biden-Harris team has indicated plans to reengage with the World Health Organization and its nominated secretary of state said this week that the US would take part in the main global vaccine access initiative, COVAX. It’s a stark contrast to former President Trump’s policies and approach. Host Marco Werman speaks with Ilona Kickbusch, founding director of the Global Health Center at the Graduate Institute in Geneva, about the changes and reactions from the global health community.
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