Press releases
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Opportunity to transform medical innovation before health ministers
65th World Health Assembly to debate binding convention on R&D Geneva, 21 May 2012 – The world’s health ministers, gathering in Geneva for the World Health Assembly this week, will...
Last updated 21 May 2012
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New global vaccine strategy glosses over basic immunisation gaps
Niger 2009 © Olivier Asselin Geneva/New York, 15 May 2012 —A new, ten-year, multi-billion dollar action plan for global vaccination may fail to deliver if it does not directly address...
Last updated 15 May 2012
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Losing ground in the struggle against HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis
Geneva, 27 March 2012 – The recent cancellation of the Global Fund’s Round 11 is endangering the historic advances already made in the fight against HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, stated the...
Last updated 28 March 2012
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Argentina joins Brazil in producing life-saving drug for neglected disease
Second producer of drug used to treat Chagas welcomed, but more R&D is urgently needed Buenos Aires, 20 March 2012 - Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has welcomed today’s announcement from...
Last updated 20 March 2012
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India Issues First Compulsory Licence
Groundbreaking Move Sets Precedent for Overcoming Drug Price Barriers India 2008 © Jean-Marc Giboux/Getty Images 12 March 2012, New Delhi/Geneva – In a landmark case, the Indian...
Last updated 12 March 2012
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Mauritania: Food insecurity threatens as thousands of Malian refugees gather in desert
MSF provides medical and nutritional assistance for refugees and local people MAURITANIA, 29 February 2012 – More than 28,000 Malian refugees have been forced to seek refuge in the border...
Last updated 1 March 2012
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As Novartis Shareholders meet, MSF Urges Company to Drop Court Case in India
A Novartis win could severely restrict production of affordable medicines in India USA 2012 © Michael Goldfarb BASEL, 23 February 2012 – As shareholders of Swiss pharmaceutical...
Last updated 23 February 2012
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MSF calls for urgent action to save lives in Myanmar
Bangkok, Thailand 22 February 2012 – In a report released today Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the largest provider of HIV treatment in Myanmar (1), highlights the critical...
Last updated 22 February 2012
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EU-India Trade Deal Could Cut Medicines Lifeline for People in Developing Countries
Nearly 2,000 People Living With HIV Rally in Streets of Delhi as EU-India Summit Starts India 2012 © Shailly Gupta/MSF NEW DELHI, 10 February 2012 – As India and the European...
Last updated 10 February 2012
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Combating Neglected Tropical Diseases: What is Still Missing
LONDON, 30 January 2012 – The Gates Foundation-hosted conference held in London today, ‘Uniting To Combat Tropical Diseases’, draws attention to devastating tropical illnesses...
Last updated 30 January 2012
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