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Waiving The COVID-19 Vaccine Patent

Waiving The COVID-19 Vaccine Patent

Evening Edition

May 20, 202116m 38s

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Show Notes

There have been increasing calls to waive patent protections on pharmaceuticals amid the Covid-19 pandemic, including Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin promoting the production of cheaper generic versions of medication for critical diseases. We look at the challenges that come with waiving medication patent and how this move might impact health equity.

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