On Moderna/NIH Vax & Access: Currently can make only about 1 billion does by 2021, 75% or more claimed by rich countries. But Moderna could be a leader--pay attention to past pandemics & make the science open. Moderna already promised first steps... 🧵
sciencemag.org/news/2020/11/j…
sciencemag.org/news/2020/11/j…
Last month @moderna_tx said would not enforce COVID-19 related patents & are willing to license to others. Good first step. But it's only the first step--without tech transfer it's not yet meaningful... leadership would include...
healthgap.org/moderna-respon…
healthgap.org/moderna-respon…
1) Announce a plan for open tech transfer: With a highly effective vaccine there are multiple high-quality manufacturers that could come online to supply world at affordable prices; put out a call, can ensure quality while also building access by partnering with govts...
2) Put the tech into the #CTAP technology pool immediately. Described by @CarlosAlvQ @DrTedros it's a good first step, wont solve all the problems, but...
who.int/emergencies/di…
who.int/emergencies/di…
Moderna IS publicly funded science: $2.48 billion for vaccine. Biden @Transition46 just announced consultations with makers--put demands for open access at the top of the list, show the world US govt will exercise its power to expand access, not hoarding.
msfaccess.org/msf-government…
msfaccess.org/msf-government…
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