Available Quote by Yusuf Hamied
“I believe that life-saving, essential drugs should be freely available and the innovator should be paid a suitable royalty payment for his invention.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Forum, 2010
Advocates free access to essential medicines while ensuring inventors receive fair royalties.
In simple terms: Free drugs, fair royalties.
Key Takeaway
Balance access and innovation.
Themes
healthcare
ethics
innovation
accessibility
economics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- global health initiatives
- policy advocacy
- nonprofit work
- government regulation
Key Concepts
pharmaceutical policy
intellectual property
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can fair royalties be enforced globally?
- What mechanisms ensure equitable drug distribution?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may be hindered by profit-driven industry resistance.
