Everyone is impacted differently in times of crises. Today, those with preexisting health conditions are facing increased barriers to treatment and access to medication, compounding the challenges they already face. Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director, speaks with our host James Chau about vulnerable populations and the hope that community leadership provides.
Part 1: This Crisis Is Not Equal
Part 2: Health is Not a Commodity
Part 3: The Power of Ordinary People
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