Publications by authors named "Darius Makindu"
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised important universal public health challenges. Conceiving ethical responses to these challenges is a public health imperative but must take context into account. This is particularly important in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
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- The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a surge in discussions around bioethics, particularly regarding the fair allocation of limited medical resources.
- Instead of proposing another allocation model, the essay emphasizes the importance of context in decision-making, particularly regarding recommendations from high-income countries.
- The authors highlight potential negative impacts of applying these universal ethical guidelines in low-income regions like sub-Saharan Africa without considering local circumstances.