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COVID-19 vaccine access: UK politicians call for IP waiver – Devex
The U.K. government has spent massive sums on researching vaccines, tests, and treatments for COVID-19, but some politicians say it has not done enough to ensure…
A health professional participates in a vaccination campaign in Lima, Peru. Photo by: Minsa / Handout / Latin America News Agency / REUTERS
LONDON Politicians in the United Kingdom are calling on the government to demand changes to intellectual property rules to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments around the world.
As the prospect of a vaccine against coronavirus draws closer, concerns have been mounting among health campaigners that pharmaceutical giants will prioritize…
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