Africa, COVID-19, and Responsibility

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has inverted stereotypical colonial narratives of disease directionality. This post analyzes the potential impact of COVID-19 on the African continent given systemic healthcare vulnerabilities and the need for contextualized containment strategies. It examines the historical role of international financial institutions in limiting domestic health spending and capacity. This post also delves into re-conceptualizing responsibility for pandemic and epidemic diseases.