Will The COVID-19 Pandemic Shake Up Access To Medicines?

Companies Defend IP Rights System Amid Calls For Change

Public health advocates say that commercial concerns must take a back seat to health interests if COVID-19 technologies are to be made available to those who need them. But industry says that relaxing IP protections is not the solution and that many companies have already invested significant amounts of money in potential new treatments and vaccines.

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Health advocates say COVID-19 technologies must be accessible • Source: Shutterstock

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