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May 6, 2021

Support for a vaccine patents waiver is growing globally

From the BBC World Service: The Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization has applauded President Joe Biden’s decision to back the World Trade Organization move, which aims to boost COVID vaccine production and reduce costs. Plus, a South African firm is developing alpaca antibodies to treat COVID infections. And, it’s not just the beer barrels that are changing at the world’s biggest brewer, as AB InBev announces a new CEO.

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The European Union has said it's prepared to consider a vaccine patent waiver proposal.
The European Union has said it's prepared to consider a vaccine patent waiver proposal.
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Support for a vaccine patents waiver is growing globally