The role of intellectual property rights on access to medicines in the WHO African region: 25 years after the TRIPS agreement

The role of intellectual property rights on access to medicines in the WHO African region: 25 years after the TRIPS agreement

Abstract Background It is now 25 years since the adoption of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and the same concerns raised during its negotiations such as high prices of medicines, market exclusivity and delayed market entry for generics remain relevant...

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Main Authors: Marion Motari, Jean-Baptiste Nikiema, Ossy M. J. Kasilo, Stanislav Kniazkov, Andre Loua, Aissatou Sougou, Prosper Tumusiime
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Access to medicinal products
Intellectual property
TRIPS flexibilities
WHO
African region
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10374-y

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