Abstracts
Abstract
The commentary analyses ethical dilemmas faced by the global community during the coronavirus pandemic. The importance of the intellectual property rights in the context of vaccine distribution is particularly emphasized. The authors highlight bioethical principles – “forgotten” but so significant – in the context of vaccine distribution.
Keywords:
- COVID-19,
- pandemic,
- bioethical principles,
- vaccines,
- intellectual property,
- global health
Résumé
Ce commentaire analyse les dilemmes éthiques auxquels la communauté mondiale a été confrontée pendant la pandémie de coronavirus. L’importance des droits de propriété intellectuelle dans le contexte de la distribution des vaccins est particulièrement soulignée. Les auteurs mentionnent les principes bioéthiques – « oubliés » mais si importants – dans le contexte de la distribution des vaccins.
Mots-clés :
- COVID-19,
- pandémie,
- principes bioéthiques,
- vaccins,
- propriété intellectuelle,
- santé mondiale
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