Systemic racism has left people of colour exposed and unprotected against global health threats such as HIV for decades. These inequities are magnified by the disparity seen in Covid-19 health outcomes.
The World Health Organization and UNAIDS has warned that if efforts are not made to mitigate  health services and supply interruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic,the disruption of antiretroviral therapy could cause 500 000 more deaths in sub-Saharan Africa in 2020–2021.Â
As pharmaceutical companies scurry to generate a vaccine for Covid-19, medical experts say it should be made available to health workers first.
Be in the know with our free weekly newsletter. We deliver a round-up of our top stories and insightful reads from across the web.