Global Support For Easing Vaccine Patent Rules Grows

The video discusses the debate over temporarily easing patent protections on COVID-19 vaccines. Countries like France support the waiver, while the US has also shown support. However, Big Pharma argues that waiving IP rights won't solve production issues and could lead to mismanagement. The waiver faces challenges as all 164 WTO members must approve it, with mixed reactions from countries like Australia and South Korea.

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