Abstract
This exploratory essay addresses the health inequalities currently affecting the African/Black diaspora in Canada and proposes a healthcare system reform to address the inequalities. Despite the Canadian healthcare system’s goals of being universal and accessible, there are disparities in African/Black patient representation. This essay proposes a healthcare system reform through incorporating African/Black patient input through the implementation of collaborative design through the lens of Afrofuturism and its values such as inclusivity and empowerment. The goal is to implement a Canadian healthcare system that is equitable, and patient-centered through emphasizing African/Black voices in technological design, clinical practices, and promoting a more inclusive and innovative approach to healthcare.
Recommended Citation
Oyedeji, Diane Ms and Stephanie J. Kiggundu Ms. 2024. "Reimagining Health: Calling for Reform of the Canadian Healthcare System Through Afrofuturism and Speculative Design." Bridges: An Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Connections 7, (1). https://scholars.wlu.ca/bridges_contemporary_connections/vol7/iss1/4
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