This powerful speech is a heartfelt call to action for global health equity, rooted in the speaker’s personal loss of their grandmother due to inaccessible care. It highlights the staggering reality that half the world lacks access to basic healthcare, not because treatments don’t exist, but because of where people are born. Through vivid contrasts— between high-tech advancements and basic unmet needs—the speaker exposes the moral injustice of health disparities shaped by geography, not biology. Yet, the message is ultimately hopeful, pointing to the global collaboration seen during the COVID-19 pandemic as proof that change is possible. The speech urges us to reimagine the future of medicine not just as a technological frontier, but as a human one—where innovation is matched by compassion, and access is a right, not a privilege. Inaya is a dedicated student deeply committed to improving global health outcomes. Currently pursuing A Levels, Inaya is focused on bridging the gap in healthcare access and contributing to groundbreaking advancements in medical science. Inspired by personal experiences, her work reflects the belief that innovation and collaboration can transform the future of healthcare. “Shifaa al-Mustaqbal” is not just her TEDx talk—it’s her mission. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx