Author Information
Author: Ufuoma Barbara Akpotaire
Qualification: LL.M., Columbia University Law School
Additional Qualifications: B.L., Nigerian Law School; LL.B., University of Nigeria
Paper Details
Title: HIV and AIDS in Africa: Compulsory Licensing Under TRIPS and Doha Declaration
Author: Ufuoma Barbara Akpotaire
Date: September 30, 2010
Type: Research Paper
Source: SSRN (Social Science Research Network)
Subject Area: Intellectual Property, Public Health, Access to Medicines
Overview
This paper examines how compulsory licensing under the TRIPS Agreement and the Doha Declaration can be used to improve access to HIV/AIDS medicines in Africa. The article reviews compulsory licensing cases across African countries and discusses strategies for improving access to essential medicines.
Main Areas Discussed
- TRIPS Agreement and public health
- Doha Declaration and access to medicines
- Compulsory licensing in Africa
- Access to HIV/AIDS medicines
- African country case studies
- Strategies to increase access to medicines
Countries Discussed
The paper reviews compulsory licensing cases in:
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Mozambique
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Key Themes
- Access to medicines
- Compulsory licensing
- TRIPS flexibilities
- Public health and intellectual property
- HIV/AIDS treatment access
- Developing country health policy
Suggested Citation
Akpotaire, Ufuoma Barbara
HIV and AIDS in Africa: Compulsory Licensing Under TRIPS and Doha Declaration
SSRN, September 30, 2010
