WTO to start vaccine supply negotiations amid clash on patents
Geneva, SwitzerlandReuters World Trade Organization members agreed on Wednesday to start formal negotiations on a plan to boost COVID-19 vaccine supply to developing countries, but face rival proposals – one with and one without a waiver of intellectual property rights. South Africa and India, backed by many emerging nations, have been pushing for eight months […]
Pope Francis backs waivers on intellectual property rights for vaccines
Vatican CityReuters Pope Francis on Saturday supported waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, backing a proposal by US President Joe Biden that has been rebuffed by some European nations, including Germany. In a speech to a global fundraising concert to promote fair access to vaccines, the Pope said the world was infected with the […]