Question

What are "Multimodal Systems," and which one would you use to deliver vaccines in a pandemic?

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Any new drug development requires lot of money and time on development, trials , testing etc., and companies who invest large sums of money need protection to cover their cost and ensure they are able to sustain their business.
At the same time patent system was introduced to encourage the companies to promote innovation and drug development in new areas and ensure there is no duplication of effort and people are able to leverage on the work done by each other.
Patenet system can significantly help in the current environment of covid19 because the whole world is looking for the vaccine and drug . World over many companies are working to come up with the vaccine. This system encourage collaboration among various stakeholders , and ensure there is sharing of ideas and knowledge base to come up with the vaccine at earliest.