India and South Africa's governments have put forward a revolutionary plan that will allow all countries to make cheaper versions of covid vaccines and treatments!
But with a critical vote days away, countries like the US could defend Big Pharma's profits and kill the proposal.
An affordable vaccine is the only way out of this pandemic -- call on the US’ trade representative now to make it possible!
Tell the US’ trade representative: vote to remove covid vaccine patents!
Powerful pharma companies are fighting hard to protect their covid vaccine secrets. They won't share their vaccine know-how, and now they're trying to scuttle this effort to allow generic vaccines to be produced worldwide.
They want the chance to make billions while pricing people out -- and the truth is they couldn't possibly make enough for everyone on their own anyway!
This is pure greed, and the cost will be people's lives...especially in countries with lower income levels.
The vote next week at the World Trade Organization is our glimmer of hope. If this measure passes, it will mean a chance at affordable covid treatment for all. Let's do everything we can to make it happen:
Tell the US trade representative: give everyone a chance at a Covid cure!
More information
South Africa and India urge WTO to waive IP rights, widen access to Covid-19 drugs and vaccines
Stat . 3 October 2020.
Stat . 3 October 2020.
Developing Countries Push to Limit Patent Protections for Covid-19 Vaccines
Wall Street Journal. 19 September 2020.
Wall Street Journal. 19 September 2020.
