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A Brief But Spectacular take on need for global health setup

A Brief But Spectacular take on the importance of creating a global health system

Aired 10/05/2021

PBS News Hour

A Brief But Spectacular take on need for global health setup

Clip: 10/5/2021 | 3m 27sVideo has Closed Captions

A Brief But Spectacular take on the importance of creating a global health system

Priti Krishtel started her career working with low-income communities in India where she saw her clients suffering, and even dying, because they couldn't afford the lifesaving medicines they needed. Now, she is advocating for a more equitable healthcare system in the U.S. and around the world. She gives us her Brief But Spectacular take on the importance of building a system that works for all.

Aired 10/05/2021

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