In September 2020, the World Health Organization called for 'equitable access to COVID-19 tools' which included 'the development, production and equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines globally, while strengthening health systems'. What evidence is there of inequity of access so far in this pandemic? What is the role of national governments and of the WHO in this?

Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Disclosure statementThe author is a member of Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM) and Students for Global Health.Additional informationNotes on contributorsRhiannon OsborneRhiannon Osborne is a 5th year medical student, health justice activist and researcher in global health equity. Her areas of work include access to medicines, climate change and health inequalities.