Tag Archives | intellectual property rights (IPRs)

  • COVAX rollout: COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Ghana - nurse prepares vaccine.

    Better late than never, but act now

    Originally published: JOMO on October 11, 2021 (more by JOMO)  |

    The world should now be more aware of likely COVID-19 devastation unless urgently checked. Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced an US$8 billion plan to quickly vaccinate many more people to expedite ending the pandemic.

  • Briefing and Press Conference Regarding Safe School Reopening During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Wilmington, DE - September 2, 2020

    Rich countries prolong the pandemic: what Biden must do

    Originally published: JOMO on September 28, 2021 (more by JOMO)  |

    Most rich countries have opposed most developing countries’ request to temporarily suspend World Trade Organization (WTO) intellectual property (IP) rules to more quickly contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Expectations were high as Biden had supported a patent waiver, albeit only for vaccines.

  • Yahoo News The wealthy scramble for COVID-19 vaccines: 'If I donate $25,000 ... would that help me?'

    Intellectual property cause of death, genocide

    Originally published: JOMO on February 8, 2021 (more by JOMO)  |

    Refusal to temporarily suspend several World Trade Organization (WTO) intellectual property (IP) provisions to enable much faster and broader progress in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic should be grounds for International Criminal Court prosecution for genocide.