WTO Agreement Allowing Developing Countries To Import Generic Medicines Takes Effect

Reuters: WTO deal on importing generic medicines comes into force
“A World Trade Organization agreement allowing poor countries to import generic medicines came into force on Monday, WTO Director General Roberto Azevedo told Reuters, after the deal reached the required two-thirds support of WTO members…” (Miles, 1/23).

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