Civil Society Called Upon To Be ‘Less Civil’ At UN Interactive Hearing On NCDs 10/07/2018 David Branigan The United Nations General Assembly held a hearing on 5 July to engage civil society in the preparatory process toward the third High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases to be held at the UN in New York on 27 September. Continue reading -> First Results Of Pharma-Led Initiative To Increase Access To Treatments 29/06/2018 Catherine Saez Early results of a biopharmaceutical companies-based initiative to encourage access to treatment in developing countries shows a focus on cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, through 62 programmes. The report, conducted by an independent observatory, provides key findings on several areas, including local priorities, and social inequity. Continue reading -> Accountability, Sexual Harassment Concerns In Spotlight At UNAIDS Board Meeting 28/06/2018 John Zarocostas Accountability and prevention and response to harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and abuse of power, are high on the minds of delegates attending a three-day meeting of the ruling body of UNAIDS this week in Geneva. Continue reading -> 2018 World Food Prize Awarded To David Nabarro, Lawrence Haddad 25/06/2018 David Branigan The 2018 World Food Prize was awarded today to David Nabarro and Lawrence Haddad, for their work reducing maternal and child malnutrition. According to the World Food Prize press release, their efforts contributed toward “reducing the world’s number of stunted children by 10 million between 2012 and 2017.” Continue reading -> UN Debates Human Rights Issues Surrounding Mental And Physical Health Of Confined Persons 25/06/2018 Adithi Koushik The UN Human Rights Council session last week saw mental health placed at the forefront with the report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. Continue reading -> The Myth Of IP Incentives For All Nations – Q&A With Carlos Correa 18/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Carlos Maria Correa, an Argentinian economist and lawyer, is globally renowned for his expertise on international trade, intellectual property, health, technology transfer, investment policy and especially their impact on developing countries. He has authored several books and academic articles and been a visiting professor at several universities. Additionally, he has consulted with many United Nations agencies, the World Bank, and other regional and international organisations and has advised several governments on intellectual property, innovation policy and public health. Correa was a member of the UK Commission on Intellectual Property, of the Commission on Intellectual Property, Innovation and Public Health established by the World Health Assembly and of the FAO Panel of Eminent Experts on Ethics in Food and Agriculture. Currently, he is the Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Industrial Property and Economics Law, at the University of Buenos Aires. He takes over as the Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Geneva-based South Centre from 1 July 2018. Correa recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. [Note: this interview is number two of two. The first, with Dr Othoman Mellouk, is available here.] Continue reading -> The Myth Behind Health And Trade Agreements: Q&A With Othoman Mellouk 15/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Othoman Mellouk is a Moroccan treatment advocate who has been working on intellectual property and access to medicines for more than a decade. He is the Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines Lead at the international treatment preparedness coalition (ITPC), a global network of people living with HIV and their advocates working together to achieve access to HIV and Viral Hepatitis and a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Committee on HIV and Hepatitis. Dr Mellouk started off in the Association for the Fight against AIDS which has been at the forefront of the response to HIV in Morocco and the introduction of the first anti-HIV generic medicines in the country. In a series supported by the Make Medicines Affordable organisation, Mellouk recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. Continue reading -> CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> Big Drop In AIDS-Related Deaths But Uneven Progress On Ending Disease, UN Says 14/06/2018 David Branigan Member states of the United Nations highlighted progress on combatting AIDS at a 12 June meeting of the General Assembly, with AIDS-related deaths reduced “from 1.5 million in 2010 to 1 million in 2016,” according to a UN report. But the report found progress toward eliminating the disease to be uneven, and provided recommendations to address gaps and challenges. Continue reading -> Health Advocates Concerned On Francophone Africa Quality Medical Products Initiative 12/06/2018 William New Public health advocacy groups from Africa and elsewhere have sent a letter raising "serious" concerns about a declaration from a recent conference on access to quality medical products in francophone Africa. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. 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First Results Of Pharma-Led Initiative To Increase Access To Treatments 29/06/2018 Catherine Saez Early results of a biopharmaceutical companies-based initiative to encourage access to treatment in developing countries shows a focus on cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, through 62 programmes. The report, conducted by an independent observatory, provides key findings on several areas, including local priorities, and social inequity. Continue reading -> Accountability, Sexual Harassment Concerns In Spotlight At UNAIDS Board Meeting 28/06/2018 John Zarocostas Accountability and prevention and response to harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and abuse of power, are high on the minds of delegates attending a three-day meeting of the ruling body of UNAIDS this week in Geneva. Continue reading -> 2018 World Food Prize Awarded To David Nabarro, Lawrence Haddad 25/06/2018 David Branigan The 2018 World Food Prize was awarded today to David Nabarro and Lawrence Haddad, for their work reducing maternal and child malnutrition. According to the World Food Prize press release, their efforts contributed toward “reducing the world’s number of stunted children by 10 million between 2012 and 2017.” Continue reading -> UN Debates Human Rights Issues Surrounding Mental And Physical Health Of Confined Persons 25/06/2018 Adithi Koushik The UN Human Rights Council session last week saw mental health placed at the forefront with the report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. Continue reading -> The Myth Of IP Incentives For All Nations – Q&A With Carlos Correa 18/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Carlos Maria Correa, an Argentinian economist and lawyer, is globally renowned for his expertise on international trade, intellectual property, health, technology transfer, investment policy and especially their impact on developing countries. He has authored several books and academic articles and been a visiting professor at several universities. Additionally, he has consulted with many United Nations agencies, the World Bank, and other regional and international organisations and has advised several governments on intellectual property, innovation policy and public health. Correa was a member of the UK Commission on Intellectual Property, of the Commission on Intellectual Property, Innovation and Public Health established by the World Health Assembly and of the FAO Panel of Eminent Experts on Ethics in Food and Agriculture. Currently, he is the Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Industrial Property and Economics Law, at the University of Buenos Aires. He takes over as the Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Geneva-based South Centre from 1 July 2018. Correa recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. [Note: this interview is number two of two. The first, with Dr Othoman Mellouk, is available here.] Continue reading -> The Myth Behind Health And Trade Agreements: Q&A With Othoman Mellouk 15/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Othoman Mellouk is a Moroccan treatment advocate who has been working on intellectual property and access to medicines for more than a decade. He is the Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines Lead at the international treatment preparedness coalition (ITPC), a global network of people living with HIV and their advocates working together to achieve access to HIV and Viral Hepatitis and a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Committee on HIV and Hepatitis. Dr Mellouk started off in the Association for the Fight against AIDS which has been at the forefront of the response to HIV in Morocco and the introduction of the first anti-HIV generic medicines in the country. In a series supported by the Make Medicines Affordable organisation, Mellouk recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. Continue reading -> CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> Big Drop In AIDS-Related Deaths But Uneven Progress On Ending Disease, UN Says 14/06/2018 David Branigan Member states of the United Nations highlighted progress on combatting AIDS at a 12 June meeting of the General Assembly, with AIDS-related deaths reduced “from 1.5 million in 2010 to 1 million in 2016,” according to a UN report. But the report found progress toward eliminating the disease to be uneven, and provided recommendations to address gaps and challenges. Continue reading -> Health Advocates Concerned On Francophone Africa Quality Medical Products Initiative 12/06/2018 William New Public health advocacy groups from Africa and elsewhere have sent a letter raising "serious" concerns about a declaration from a recent conference on access to quality medical products in francophone Africa. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Accountability, Sexual Harassment Concerns In Spotlight At UNAIDS Board Meeting 28/06/2018 John Zarocostas Accountability and prevention and response to harassment, including sexual harassment, bullying and abuse of power, are high on the minds of delegates attending a three-day meeting of the ruling body of UNAIDS this week in Geneva. Continue reading -> 2018 World Food Prize Awarded To David Nabarro, Lawrence Haddad 25/06/2018 David Branigan The 2018 World Food Prize was awarded today to David Nabarro and Lawrence Haddad, for their work reducing maternal and child malnutrition. According to the World Food Prize press release, their efforts contributed toward “reducing the world’s number of stunted children by 10 million between 2012 and 2017.” Continue reading -> UN Debates Human Rights Issues Surrounding Mental And Physical Health Of Confined Persons 25/06/2018 Adithi Koushik The UN Human Rights Council session last week saw mental health placed at the forefront with the report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. Continue reading -> The Myth Of IP Incentives For All Nations – Q&A With Carlos Correa 18/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Carlos Maria Correa, an Argentinian economist and lawyer, is globally renowned for his expertise on international trade, intellectual property, health, technology transfer, investment policy and especially their impact on developing countries. He has authored several books and academic articles and been a visiting professor at several universities. Additionally, he has consulted with many United Nations agencies, the World Bank, and other regional and international organisations and has advised several governments on intellectual property, innovation policy and public health. Correa was a member of the UK Commission on Intellectual Property, of the Commission on Intellectual Property, Innovation and Public Health established by the World Health Assembly and of the FAO Panel of Eminent Experts on Ethics in Food and Agriculture. Currently, he is the Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Industrial Property and Economics Law, at the University of Buenos Aires. He takes over as the Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Geneva-based South Centre from 1 July 2018. Correa recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. [Note: this interview is number two of two. The first, with Dr Othoman Mellouk, is available here.] Continue reading -> The Myth Behind Health And Trade Agreements: Q&A With Othoman Mellouk 15/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Othoman Mellouk is a Moroccan treatment advocate who has been working on intellectual property and access to medicines for more than a decade. He is the Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines Lead at the international treatment preparedness coalition (ITPC), a global network of people living with HIV and their advocates working together to achieve access to HIV and Viral Hepatitis and a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Committee on HIV and Hepatitis. Dr Mellouk started off in the Association for the Fight against AIDS which has been at the forefront of the response to HIV in Morocco and the introduction of the first anti-HIV generic medicines in the country. In a series supported by the Make Medicines Affordable organisation, Mellouk recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. Continue reading -> CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> Big Drop In AIDS-Related Deaths But Uneven Progress On Ending Disease, UN Says 14/06/2018 David Branigan Member states of the United Nations highlighted progress on combatting AIDS at a 12 June meeting of the General Assembly, with AIDS-related deaths reduced “from 1.5 million in 2010 to 1 million in 2016,” according to a UN report. But the report found progress toward eliminating the disease to be uneven, and provided recommendations to address gaps and challenges. Continue reading -> Health Advocates Concerned On Francophone Africa Quality Medical Products Initiative 12/06/2018 William New Public health advocacy groups from Africa and elsewhere have sent a letter raising "serious" concerns about a declaration from a recent conference on access to quality medical products in francophone Africa. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
2018 World Food Prize Awarded To David Nabarro, Lawrence Haddad 25/06/2018 David Branigan The 2018 World Food Prize was awarded today to David Nabarro and Lawrence Haddad, for their work reducing maternal and child malnutrition. According to the World Food Prize press release, their efforts contributed toward “reducing the world’s number of stunted children by 10 million between 2012 and 2017.” Continue reading -> UN Debates Human Rights Issues Surrounding Mental And Physical Health Of Confined Persons 25/06/2018 Adithi Koushik The UN Human Rights Council session last week saw mental health placed at the forefront with the report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. Continue reading -> The Myth Of IP Incentives For All Nations – Q&A With Carlos Correa 18/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Carlos Maria Correa, an Argentinian economist and lawyer, is globally renowned for his expertise on international trade, intellectual property, health, technology transfer, investment policy and especially their impact on developing countries. He has authored several books and academic articles and been a visiting professor at several universities. Additionally, he has consulted with many United Nations agencies, the World Bank, and other regional and international organisations and has advised several governments on intellectual property, innovation policy and public health. Correa was a member of the UK Commission on Intellectual Property, of the Commission on Intellectual Property, Innovation and Public Health established by the World Health Assembly and of the FAO Panel of Eminent Experts on Ethics in Food and Agriculture. Currently, he is the Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Industrial Property and Economics Law, at the University of Buenos Aires. He takes over as the Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Geneva-based South Centre from 1 July 2018. Correa recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. [Note: this interview is number two of two. The first, with Dr Othoman Mellouk, is available here.] Continue reading -> The Myth Behind Health And Trade Agreements: Q&A With Othoman Mellouk 15/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Othoman Mellouk is a Moroccan treatment advocate who has been working on intellectual property and access to medicines for more than a decade. He is the Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines Lead at the international treatment preparedness coalition (ITPC), a global network of people living with HIV and their advocates working together to achieve access to HIV and Viral Hepatitis and a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Committee on HIV and Hepatitis. Dr Mellouk started off in the Association for the Fight against AIDS which has been at the forefront of the response to HIV in Morocco and the introduction of the first anti-HIV generic medicines in the country. In a series supported by the Make Medicines Affordable organisation, Mellouk recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. Continue reading -> CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> Big Drop In AIDS-Related Deaths But Uneven Progress On Ending Disease, UN Says 14/06/2018 David Branigan Member states of the United Nations highlighted progress on combatting AIDS at a 12 June meeting of the General Assembly, with AIDS-related deaths reduced “from 1.5 million in 2010 to 1 million in 2016,” according to a UN report. But the report found progress toward eliminating the disease to be uneven, and provided recommendations to address gaps and challenges. Continue reading -> Health Advocates Concerned On Francophone Africa Quality Medical Products Initiative 12/06/2018 William New Public health advocacy groups from Africa and elsewhere have sent a letter raising "serious" concerns about a declaration from a recent conference on access to quality medical products in francophone Africa. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
UN Debates Human Rights Issues Surrounding Mental And Physical Health Of Confined Persons 25/06/2018 Adithi Koushik The UN Human Rights Council session last week saw mental health placed at the forefront with the report of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health. Continue reading -> The Myth Of IP Incentives For All Nations – Q&A With Carlos Correa 18/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Carlos Maria Correa, an Argentinian economist and lawyer, is globally renowned for his expertise on international trade, intellectual property, health, technology transfer, investment policy and especially their impact on developing countries. He has authored several books and academic articles and been a visiting professor at several universities. Additionally, he has consulted with many United Nations agencies, the World Bank, and other regional and international organisations and has advised several governments on intellectual property, innovation policy and public health. Correa was a member of the UK Commission on Intellectual Property, of the Commission on Intellectual Property, Innovation and Public Health established by the World Health Assembly and of the FAO Panel of Eminent Experts on Ethics in Food and Agriculture. Currently, he is the Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Industrial Property and Economics Law, at the University of Buenos Aires. He takes over as the Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Geneva-based South Centre from 1 July 2018. Correa recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. [Note: this interview is number two of two. The first, with Dr Othoman Mellouk, is available here.] Continue reading -> The Myth Behind Health And Trade Agreements: Q&A With Othoman Mellouk 15/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Othoman Mellouk is a Moroccan treatment advocate who has been working on intellectual property and access to medicines for more than a decade. He is the Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines Lead at the international treatment preparedness coalition (ITPC), a global network of people living with HIV and their advocates working together to achieve access to HIV and Viral Hepatitis and a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Committee on HIV and Hepatitis. Dr Mellouk started off in the Association for the Fight against AIDS which has been at the forefront of the response to HIV in Morocco and the introduction of the first anti-HIV generic medicines in the country. In a series supported by the Make Medicines Affordable organisation, Mellouk recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. Continue reading -> CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> Big Drop In AIDS-Related Deaths But Uneven Progress On Ending Disease, UN Says 14/06/2018 David Branigan Member states of the United Nations highlighted progress on combatting AIDS at a 12 June meeting of the General Assembly, with AIDS-related deaths reduced “from 1.5 million in 2010 to 1 million in 2016,” according to a UN report. But the report found progress toward eliminating the disease to be uneven, and provided recommendations to address gaps and challenges. Continue reading -> Health Advocates Concerned On Francophone Africa Quality Medical Products Initiative 12/06/2018 William New Public health advocacy groups from Africa and elsewhere have sent a letter raising "serious" concerns about a declaration from a recent conference on access to quality medical products in francophone Africa. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
The Myth Of IP Incentives For All Nations – Q&A With Carlos Correa 18/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Carlos Maria Correa, an Argentinian economist and lawyer, is globally renowned for his expertise on international trade, intellectual property, health, technology transfer, investment policy and especially their impact on developing countries. He has authored several books and academic articles and been a visiting professor at several universities. Additionally, he has consulted with many United Nations agencies, the World Bank, and other regional and international organisations and has advised several governments on intellectual property, innovation policy and public health. Correa was a member of the UK Commission on Intellectual Property, of the Commission on Intellectual Property, Innovation and Public Health established by the World Health Assembly and of the FAO Panel of Eminent Experts on Ethics in Food and Agriculture. Currently, he is the Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Industrial Property and Economics Law, at the University of Buenos Aires. He takes over as the Executive Director of the Secretariat of the Geneva-based South Centre from 1 July 2018. Correa recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. [Note: this interview is number two of two. The first, with Dr Othoman Mellouk, is available here.] Continue reading -> The Myth Behind Health And Trade Agreements: Q&A With Othoman Mellouk 15/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Othoman Mellouk is a Moroccan treatment advocate who has been working on intellectual property and access to medicines for more than a decade. He is the Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines Lead at the international treatment preparedness coalition (ITPC), a global network of people living with HIV and their advocates working together to achieve access to HIV and Viral Hepatitis and a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Committee on HIV and Hepatitis. Dr Mellouk started off in the Association for the Fight against AIDS which has been at the forefront of the response to HIV in Morocco and the introduction of the first anti-HIV generic medicines in the country. In a series supported by the Make Medicines Affordable organisation, Mellouk recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. Continue reading -> CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> Big Drop In AIDS-Related Deaths But Uneven Progress On Ending Disease, UN Says 14/06/2018 David Branigan Member states of the United Nations highlighted progress on combatting AIDS at a 12 June meeting of the General Assembly, with AIDS-related deaths reduced “from 1.5 million in 2010 to 1 million in 2016,” according to a UN report. But the report found progress toward eliminating the disease to be uneven, and provided recommendations to address gaps and challenges. Continue reading -> Health Advocates Concerned On Francophone Africa Quality Medical Products Initiative 12/06/2018 William New Public health advocacy groups from Africa and elsewhere have sent a letter raising "serious" concerns about a declaration from a recent conference on access to quality medical products in francophone Africa. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
The Myth Behind Health And Trade Agreements: Q&A With Othoman Mellouk 15/06/2018 Patralekha Chatterjee Dr Othoman Mellouk is a Moroccan treatment advocate who has been working on intellectual property and access to medicines for more than a decade. He is the Intellectual Property and Access to Medicines Lead at the international treatment preparedness coalition (ITPC), a global network of people living with HIV and their advocates working together to achieve access to HIV and Viral Hepatitis and a member of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Committee on HIV and Hepatitis. Dr Mellouk started off in the Association for the Fight against AIDS which has been at the forefront of the response to HIV in Morocco and the introduction of the first anti-HIV generic medicines in the country. In a series supported by the Make Medicines Affordable organisation, Mellouk recently engaged in an interview with Patralekha Chatterjee for Intellectual Property Watch. Continue reading -> CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> Big Drop In AIDS-Related Deaths But Uneven Progress On Ending Disease, UN Says 14/06/2018 David Branigan Member states of the United Nations highlighted progress on combatting AIDS at a 12 June meeting of the General Assembly, with AIDS-related deaths reduced “from 1.5 million in 2010 to 1 million in 2016,” according to a UN report. But the report found progress toward eliminating the disease to be uneven, and provided recommendations to address gaps and challenges. Continue reading -> Health Advocates Concerned On Francophone Africa Quality Medical Products Initiative 12/06/2018 William New Public health advocacy groups from Africa and elsewhere have sent a letter raising "serious" concerns about a declaration from a recent conference on access to quality medical products in francophone Africa. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
CDC Director Redfield: Long-Term Investment In Global Health Security Most Critical 14/06/2018 William New WASHINGTON, DC -- Recently named director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Robert Redfield told a gathering of global health experts this week that the most critical investment that can be made is in global health security, with the recent fast response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo setting the example. Continue reading -> Big Drop In AIDS-Related Deaths But Uneven Progress On Ending Disease, UN Says 14/06/2018 David Branigan Member states of the United Nations highlighted progress on combatting AIDS at a 12 June meeting of the General Assembly, with AIDS-related deaths reduced “from 1.5 million in 2010 to 1 million in 2016,” according to a UN report. But the report found progress toward eliminating the disease to be uneven, and provided recommendations to address gaps and challenges. Continue reading -> Health Advocates Concerned On Francophone Africa Quality Medical Products Initiative 12/06/2018 William New Public health advocacy groups from Africa and elsewhere have sent a letter raising "serious" concerns about a declaration from a recent conference on access to quality medical products in francophone Africa. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Big Drop In AIDS-Related Deaths But Uneven Progress On Ending Disease, UN Says 14/06/2018 David Branigan Member states of the United Nations highlighted progress on combatting AIDS at a 12 June meeting of the General Assembly, with AIDS-related deaths reduced “from 1.5 million in 2010 to 1 million in 2016,” according to a UN report. But the report found progress toward eliminating the disease to be uneven, and provided recommendations to address gaps and challenges. Continue reading -> Health Advocates Concerned On Francophone Africa Quality Medical Products Initiative 12/06/2018 William New Public health advocacy groups from Africa and elsewhere have sent a letter raising "serious" concerns about a declaration from a recent conference on access to quality medical products in francophone Africa. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Health Advocates Concerned On Francophone Africa Quality Medical Products Initiative 12/06/2018 William New Public health advocacy groups from Africa and elsewhere have sent a letter raising "serious" concerns about a declaration from a recent conference on access to quality medical products in francophone Africa. Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts