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An Exploration of Conceptual and Temporal Fallacies in International Health Law and Promotion of Global Public Health Preparedness

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharya
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H5N1 avian influenza has reportedly claimed the lives of 186 persons worldwide, 77 of whom resided in Indonesia. On February 7, 2007, the government of Indonesia announced that it would withhold strains of H5N1 avian influenza virus from the World Health Organization (WHO). On the same day, Indonesia signed a memorandum of agreement with Baxter Healthcare, a United States-based company, to purchase samples and presumably ensure access to subsequent vaccines at a discount.

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Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics , Volume 35 , Issue 4 , Winter 2007 , pp. 588 - 598
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Copyright © American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics 2007

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