The decision by the US to support the removal of intellectual property protection for Covid-19 vaccines is a step in the right direction. That's according to Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel. This comes after the US says it will back waiving patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines, citing this is a global health crisis. If the World Trade Organization agrees to the waiver, it could remove all barriers to increasing production. Patel also says this move could put an end to the bidding war. Courtesy #DStv403