Global Health Voices

TRAILBLAZERS: Prof Michael Merson - Lessons from the past

SDGHI Season 1 Episode 1

As Professor Michael Merson reflects on his years with the World Health Organization’s Global Program on AIDS, he draws lessons that are still pertinent today, in particular the need for political leadership, global solidarity and community mobilisation.  He illustrates changing demographic and health challenges, emphasising the need to shape solutions for the future by incorporating voices from low and middle income countries.