WHO director-general endorses a voluntary intellectual property pool to develop Covid-19 products
Written by Daniel van Herck
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[Tuesday, 14 April 2020 08:41]
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The concept was proposed two weeks ago by Costa Rican government officials amid mounting concerns that some Covid-19 medical products may not be accessible for poorer populations. By establishing a voluntary mechanism under the auspices of the WHO, the goal is to establish a pathway that will attract numerous governments, as well as industry, universities and nonprofit organizations.
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