We have created a framework for managing patents for new corona drugs, etc .... WHO May 30, 7:07
WHO = World Health Organization has created an international framework for managing patents and technologies for the development and dissemination of new coronavirus therapeutics and vaccines. However, there is no one G7 = 7 major countries such as the United States, where the development of therapeutic drugs and vaccines is active, and it is unclear how effective they will be.
WHO Secretary-General Tedross issued a statement at the headquarters of Geneva, Switzerland on the 29th to establish an international framework for managing patents and technologies for the development and dissemination of new coronavirus therapeutic agents and vaccines. I made it clear.
This framework was created in response to a proposal from Costa Rica in Central America, and it is said that proper management of development technologies for therapeutic drugs and vaccines will make it easier to manufacture in developing countries.
"The tools to prevent, detect and treat the new coronavirus must be a global public property and available to everyone," said Tedros. "Science will provide us with a solution." But we need solidarity to make it available to everyone, "he called on countries to join the framework.
As of 29th, 37 countries, including South American countries, have announced their participation in the framework, but none of the G7 countries, such as the United States, where the development of therapeutic drugs and vaccines is active, has been added. However, it is unclear how effective it will be.