World Bank opposes vaccine IP waiver as WTO talks resume
India, SA and other emerging market countries argue the step is needed to expand access
08 June 2021 - 20:00
World Bank president David Malpass said on Tuesday the bank does not support waiving intellectual property (IP) rights for Covid-19 vaccines at the World Trade Organization (WTO) out of concern that it would hamper innovation in the pharmaceuticals sector.
His comments on the subject, made during a call with reporters on World Bank economic forecasts, came as WTO negotiations over the proposed waiver resumed in Geneva...
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