Author Information
Authors:
- Zinatul A. Zainol
- Latifah Amin
- Kamaruzaman Jusoff
- Anowar Zahid
- Frank Akpoviri
Paper Details
Title: Pharmaceutical Patents and Access to Essential Medicines in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Zinatul A. Zainol, Latifah Amin, Kamaruzaman Jusoff, Anowar Zahid, Frank Akpoviri
Subject Area: Intellectual Property, Pharmaceutical Patents, Public Health
Region of Focus: Sub-Saharan Africa
Overview
This article examines how pharmaceutical patents affect access to essential medicines in Sub-Saharan Africa. The paper evaluates the impact of the TRIPS Agreement, patent protection, and non-patent factors influencing access to medicines in developing countries.
Main Areas Discussed
- Pharmaceutical patents and access to medicines
- TRIPS Agreement and intellectual property protection
- Public health challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Compulsory licensing and patent flexibilities
- Non-patent barriers to access to medicines
- Role of international organizations and funding mechanisms
Key Themes
- Intellectual property and public health
- Pharmaceutical patents
- Access to essential medicines
- TRIPS Agreement and flexibilities
- Healthcare challenges in developing countries
About the Article
The paper argues that both patent and non-patent factors contribute to limited access to essential medicines in Sub-Saharan Africa. It highlights issues such as limited healthcare infrastructure, funding shortages, brain drain, and high import tariffs, alongside the impact of pharmaceutical patents.
Suggested Citation
Zainol, Zinatul A.; Amin, Latifah; Jusoff, Kamaruzaman; Zahid, Anowar; Akpoviri, Frank
Pharmaceutical Patents and Access to Essential Medicines in Sub-Saharan Africa
