7 November 2024
Global health remains riddled with disparities, particularly affecting the Global South. As Dr. Venkatapuram explained, decolonizing global health justice requires a reimagining of well-being beyond resource allocation. He argued that justice must prioritize human flourishing over economic metrics.
Building on this perspective, Ms. Parwani introduced a novel state-centered model of capabilities, emphasizing the effective opportunity available (or not) to nations to ensure health outcomes for their population, as constrained or facilitated by international law and transnational actors.
Moderated by Dr. Kanad Bagchi from the Amsterdam Centre for International Law (ACIL), the session concluded with an engaging Q&A that underscored the urgency of rethinking global health frameworks.