Health chiefs salute progress in lifting patents on COVID-19 vaccines but say India’s crisis shows risks to Africa

May 10, 2021 Analysis and Opinion Africa Confidential Article/Blog post by Milken Institute staff

“The United States support for a lifting of patents on COVID-19 vaccines in coming negotiations at the World Trade Organization is a big win for African campaigners and could offer new opportunities for local medical supply companies.”

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