Researchers from State University of New York (SUNY) Albany Provide Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Vaccines (Market Failure, State Failure: the Political Economy of Supply Chain Strengthening To Ensure Equitable Access To...).

Researchers from the State University of New York (SUNY) Albany have conducted a study on the political economy of vaccine access, specifically focusing on the impact of intellectual property rights agreements and weak supply chains in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The study highlights the need for both voluntary arrangements and waivers of intellectual property rights to ensure equitable access to vaccines. It also emphasizes the importance of addressing weak and ineffective supply chains within LMICs, which have been eroded over time. The research concludes that reshoring production capacity and strengthening internal supply chains are crucial for ensuring access to novel vaccines and medicines in LMICs. [Extracted from the article]