In the ongoing WHO debate over the sharing of virus strains and benefits accruing from that sharing (including potential patenting), Indonesia has been facing off against much of the developed world and its industry in seeking new strong measures to ensure developing countries receive fair and equitable treatment. The Indonesian health minister presented the country’s allegations of unfair treatment and proposal for an improved system.
The Indonesian health minister presented the country’s allegations of unfair treatment and proposal for an improved system at the 20-23 November WHO Intergovernmental Meeting on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness.
Click here to read the Statement by the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia [pdf]