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05 May 2021
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Source: PTI
US lawmakers launch #FreeTheVaccine campaign in support of India, South Africa
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May 05, 2021 05:38 IST
US lawmakers launch #FreeTheVaccine campaign in support of India, South Africa
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By Lalit K Jha
Washington, May 5 (PTI) Top US Democratic lawmakers have launched #FreeTheVaccine campaign in support of a proposal by India and South Africa before the World Trade Organisation to temporarily waive anti-COVID vaccine patents to boost its supply.
More than 100 Democratic Congressmen, along with a large number of policy activists and rights bodies, launched the campaign on Tuesday, a day before the crucial meeting of the WTO General Council in Geneva.