G20 Health Threats Fund Needs More Clout, WHO’s C-TAP Underused
Executive Summary
Numerous initiatives are under way to maximize equitable access to COVID-19 products around the world, but most have some drawbacks that need to be addressed if they are to meet their goals, according to the medicines access NGO, WEMOS.
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