If you have been following any of the recent discussions on COVID-19 vaccine equity, you have definitely heard, read, and seen Dr Yodi Alakija. She is the Co-Chair of the African Vaccine Delivery Alliance and one of the most vocal advocates for an end to vaccine apartheid.
In this episode of COVID-19 Conversations – The Podcast Series Dr Alakija talks about her tireless work on vaccine delivery and shares her thoughts on African leadership, African accountability, and the importance of community engagement. Dr Alakija also discusses her own experience with SARS-CoV-2 – a virus that laid her out for weeks and, sadly, left her own family grieving after the loss of a loved one.
Finally, Dr Alakija gives us just a small taste of the challenges she faces as a confident and outspoken African woman in leadership. She is a fearless and passionate advocate for gender equity, working to transform institutions in hopes of making the world a better place for us and for those who will come after us.
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Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
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Guest: Ayoade Olatunbosun-Alakija
Producer and Host: Maaza Seyoum
Production & Editing Support: Volume
Executive Producer: Tian Johnson
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