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Background papers on universal access
The Road Towards Universal Access: Concept paper (Jan 2006) EN | FR | SP
The Road Towards Universal Access: Issues paper (Jan 2006)EN | FR | SP
The Road Towards Universal Access: Schedule of regional consultations (Jan 2006)
The Road Towards Universal Access: UNAIDS Co-sponsors roles and responsibilities (Feb 2006)
Brazzaville Commitment on Scaling Up Towards UA to HIV and AIDS treatment, care and support in Africa by 2010 (March 2006 ) EN | FR | PT
Regional consultations and Global Steering Committee Meetings
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MSF: Abbott should reconsider its unacceptable decision to not sell new medicines in Thailand
Geneva 23rd March 2007 Since November 2006. Thailand has issued compulsory licenses for three medicines, including the AIDS drugs efavirenz and lopinavir/ritonavir. This procedure authorises the country to begin producing or importing generic versions of the drugs. The use of compulsory licenses to improve access to essential medicines is fully consistent with the World Trade Organization TRIPS Agreement, which sets out the international rules on patents. In using compulsory licences to promote access, Thailand is also heeding to the advice of the World Bank.
MSF Urges Novartis to Drop its Case Against the Indian Government
New Delhi/Geneva, 20 December 2006 – A legal challenge by Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis against India’s patent law could restrict access to affordable medicines in the developing world, the international medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said today. The organization is urging Novartis to immediately drop the case.
Stop AIDS - What will you do?
This engaging 8-minute video covers the status of AIDS in 2006, the promises that have been made and the gaps in action, specifically highlighting the goal of Universal Access.