Peter Hotez

The Science of the Good Samaritan

Christian Living

“The Covid-19 pandemic taught us many lessons applicable to future global health threats, but perhaps the overwhelming one was the harm caused by inequities in access to healthcare, non-pharmaceutical interventions, and, of course, vaccines and essential medicines. There were no shortages of inequalities based on income, race, or even political affiliations that produced devastating health outcomes. Dr. Emily Smith reminds us of the importance of kindness and compassion in addressing health inequities, as well as of the vital but often underappreciated role of religion as a healing force. She provides important guidance for facing future pandemic and other health threats.”