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In October 2020, India and South Africa submitted a proposal to the @wto for easing of rules that impose intellectual property barriers that restrict access to COVID-19 vaccines & treatments i.e. #TRIPSWaiver

The EU is blocking the proposal.

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During the HIV/AIDS epidemic, high-income countries had access to lifesaving drugs while millions in developing countries were left to die.

This scenario is repeating itself due to power and greed. We need #TRIPSWaiver to end the pandemic.

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About 75% of the 4.12 billion vaccines administered worldwide have gone to high- and upper-middle-income countries.

Only 0.6% of doses have been administered in low-income countries.

Developed countries, including the EU, have been hoarding vaccines.

aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/5/…
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Big Pharma is calling the shots, @ManonAubryFr to Commission President @vonderleyen.

"The vaccines have been developed thanks to billions of euros of public money. Yet, patents remain in the hands of Big Pharma. As a result, governments cannot produce sufficient doses..."
"Only three contracts have been made public. This is what they look like: the most important information is hidden! For the other contracts, we will have to wait. Because yes, Big Pharma decides, not the Commission." @ManonAubryFr to Commission President @vonderleyen #EPlenary
"What an admission of impotence Ms. @vonderleyen! Isn't it for us to make the law? We are capable of imposing unprecedented restrictions on freedoms but unable to set rules for Big Pharma? We call upon a Committee of Inquiry to hold those responsible to account." @ManonAubryFr
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👂🏼Commission President @vonderleyen meets with Left MEPs to discuss vaccine fiasco and pandemic response.

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Watch Facebook Live with our Co-Presidents @ManonAubryFr & @schirdewan.

Hear their immediate reactions to the meeting with Commission President @vonderleyen.

Link:
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In welcoming @vonderleyen to our meeting, @schirdewan says the Commission's #vaccine strategy needs proper scrutiny:

"We've long been calling for transparency,not opacity, when it comes to #BigPharma."

"We need details on the liability regime & 'reasonable best efforts' clause"
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