Dr Sue McAllister

Dr Sue McAllister is a prominent researcher and leader of the HIV Epidemiology Group at the University of Otago. She has played a vital role in HIV prevention strategies in New Zealand, particularly in reducing mother-to-baby transmission rates through effective screening protocols. McAllister has expressed concern over recent cases of perinatal HIV, indicating systemic issues in healthcare access and the need for improved antenatal care for all women, regardless of their background.