I mean...wow...a lot happening here.
It's worth saying that Johnson & Johnson could have completely abandoned their patent, but they did not. That means that they can do all kinds of small and large things in the future that might decrease access to bedaquiline, but, as of today, they have provided licenses to allow generics to be sold in the places in the world where it is most needed and, y'all, that is just a massive freaking win. Such a huge deal...and such a good moment.
As for me, I pretty much say it all in the video. We're not out of the woods yet, but the woods are significantly less woodsy, so I'm feeling good.
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