1923年1月23日，弗雷德里克·班廷和他的團隊以1美元的低價出售了胰島素的專利權，這一舉動廣為人知。他們認為，這種救命的藥物應該屬於全人類，而不是成為牟利的工具。 💉🌍
據報道，班廷曾說：「胰島素不屬於我，它屬於全世界。」這句話反映了他認為糖尿病患者無論貧富都應該享有治療的權利。
胰島素的發現拯救了數百萬人的生命，成為醫學史上最重要的突破之一。
一個多世紀過去了，班廷的決定仍然被廣泛討論，世界各地關於胰島素價格、醫療保健和製藥利潤的爭論仍在繼續。
你認為救命藥物的價格應該永遠不要高得離譜嗎？
On January 23, 1923, Frederick Banting and his team famously sold the patent rights to insulin for just $1, believing the life-saving treatment should belong to humanity rather than become a tool for profit. 💉🌍
Banting reportedly said, “Insulin does not belong to me, it belongs to the world,” reflecting his belief that people with diabetes should have access to treatment regardless of wealth.
The discovery of insulin went on to save millions of lives and became one of the most important medical breakthroughs in history.
More than a century later, Banting’s decision is still widely discussed as debates continue around the world over insulin prices, healthcare access, and pharmaceutical profits.
Do you think life-saving medicines should ever be allowed to become extremely expensive?
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