Interview: Vaccines and the right to health

Abstract

In this interview, the author analyzes the protection of the right to health and the fight against the pandemic, from within the Transitional and Emergency Government of President Sagasti. In addition, it develops the success story of how Peru went from not having guaranteed vaccines to vaccinating all older adults and ensuring vaccines for all Peruvians. It also reflects on the impact of the pandemic on the right to health of Peruvians, as well as the main health measures that were adapted from the government and the cooperation of other sectors of society.