Revolutionizing Healthcare - The Journey of COVID Vaccines

Explore the remarkable journey of COVID-19 vaccine development in this 15-minute TEDx talk by Mahima Datla, a prominent pharmaceutical industry leader. Delve into the unprecedented global collaboration that led to the creation of vaccines in just 326 days, reversing 25 years of vaccine progress. Learn about the critical role of immunization in improving health outcomes and its correlation with child mortality. Discover how governments, international organizations, and various ministries worked in synergy to enable rapid vaccine production and technology transfer. Examine the challenges faced by pharmaceutical manufacturers, including disparities in funding access between American/European and Indian companies. Gain insights into the need for improved healthcare infrastructure, increased government spending on healthcare, and better training for healthcare professionals. Reflect on this monumental achievement for humanity while considering areas for future improvement in the global healthcare landscape.