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Pandemic preparedness and response: beyond the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator
Abha Saxena1, Brook K Baker2, Amanda Banda3
1Independent Bioethics Advisor, Geneva, Switzerland.
BMJ Global Health
|January 17, 2023
Summary
Nationalism hindered global health equity. Reforming intellectual property (IP) and trade practices is crucial for equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics, especially for low-income nations.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Intellectual Property Law
- Pharmaceutical Policy
Background:
- Nationalism and existing intellectual property (IP) frameworks have impeded equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics.
- Barriers include limited manufacturing capacity, inadequate supply, and unaffordable pricing for low- and middle-income countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a new global agreement for pandemic preparedness and response.
- To advocate for equitable access to health technologies through revised IP and trade policies.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current IP regimens and trade practices impacting pharmaceutical production.
- Proposal of alternative incentive mechanisms, IP-sharing initiatives, and collective procurement strategies.
Main Results:
- Current IP systems create obstacles to manufacturing and equitable distribution of essential health products.
- Reformed IP and trade policies, coupled with collective action, can enhance global pandemic response.
Conclusions:
- Implementing alternative incentives, IP-sharing, and collective procurement can overcome barriers to equitable access.
- A new global agreement emphasizing transparency, accountability, and shared IP rights is essential for pandemic preparedness.
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