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Our project, your problem?’ A case study of the WHO’s mRNA technology transfer programme in South Africa

Expiry Date
: 04/12/2030
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points

This article critically examines the WHO’s mRNA technology transfer programme in South Africa, highlighting structural challenges, power imbalances, and limitations in promoting equitable vaccine access in LMICs.

Keywords: mRNA, medical supplies, low to middle income countries

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

To explore the ethical, legal, and structural dynamics of global health initiatives, using the WHO mRNA programme as a case study, to enhance understanding of health equity and international cooperation.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The political and ethical complexities in global health technology transfer.
  2. The impact of governance and funding models on equitable access to medical innovations.
  3. The role of power dynamics and intellectual property in shaping global health programmes.

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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