Abstract

COVID-19 vaccine accessibility emphasized the importance of balancing the TRIPS Agreement to support both research and societal goals. From 2020 to 2022, the TRIPS waiver was proposed, opposed, and countries now reached an agreement on the compromised waiver, but it has still received much criticism. Furthermore, the current situation of unequal accessibility emphasizes the importance of reforming the system of intellectual property protection to ensure the human right of individuals in low-middle-income countries. The essay analyzed the measures used in two past cases, which are HIV/AIDS and cancer, to allow for equal accessibility treatment, combined with the current situation of COVID-19, to suggest future improvements required for states to be more prepared for the next pandemic.

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