Africa Proposes Joint Coronavirus Clinical Trial Reviews

IP Relaxations Also Urged By UN Body

After a slow start, the coronavirus is now taking hold in Africa, with almost all of the continent's 54 countries reporting cases of infection. Actions being taken to tackle the disease include cooperation on speeding up the approval of coronavirus clinical trials, while a report from the UN says coordinated efforts on the distribution of medical supplies are needed.

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Africa is taking steps to accelerate coronavirus trial approvals • Source: Shutterstock

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