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WTO asked to waive COVID vaccine patents to boost global inoculation

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage parts of the developing world, there are growing calls to make vaccines more accessible and affordable by waiving their patents. India and South Africa are set to press the issue when the World Trade Organization's General Council meets.


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By Naveen Razik

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage parts of the developing world, there are growing calls to make vaccines more accessible and affordable by waiving their patents. India and South Africa are set to press the issue when the World Trade Organization's General Council meets.



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