00983nam a2200145Ia 4500 20260716043527.0 08.05.01 M9915 Musungu, Sisule F. Utilizing TRIPS flexibilities for public health protection through South-South regional frameworks South Centre GenevaCH 2004 xvi, 92 p. Provides a brief background on the debate about patents and access to medicines in developing countries as well as an overview of the public health-related TRIPS flexibilities. Identifies the constraints that these countries face in their efforts to use TRIPS flexibilities for the promotion and protection of public health. Analyzes, assesses and considers various possibilities for utilizing south-south regional frameworks to overcome the identifies constraints in the use of TRIPS flexibilities for public health purposes. Draws conclusions and makes recommendations. 6/16/04 JOYD M M9915 49115 49115