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World Trade Organization
Balancing Intellectual Property Rights and Global Access to Medicine.

Points of Discussion
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Ensuring equitable access to essential medicines while upholding intellectual property rights (IPRs) under WTO agreements, particularly TRIPS.
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Evaluating the impact of patents and pharmaceutical monopolies on drug affordability and innovation.
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Addressing waivers and flexibilities in IPR frameworks during global health crises, such as pandemics.
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Promoting public-private partnerships to enhance research, development, and distribution of life-saving medicines.
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Strengthening international cooperation to balance economic incentives for pharmaceutical companies with the humanitarian need for affordable healthcare.
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