The public deserves a return on the medicines governments support

03 Aug 2022
03 Aug 2022

Read Dr Kolawole's article entitled 'The public deserves a return on the medicines governments support' published by 360info.org as part of their 'Who owns IP' series. 

IP continues to be a highly contested resource, moreso in the current context of pandemic and endemic diseases.  This article argues that if due regard is given to human rights considerations. and the investment from the public fiscus, more equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics should be provided. 

The other articles in the series include: 

Keeping traditional knowledge free

IP hinders access to affordable drugs for all