Thailand has recently appointed a new Minister of Public Health, Chaiya Sasomsup who has said he might review the previous government’s decision to issue Compulsory Licences.
Compulsory Licensing is an important and effective legislative measure which helps improve access to treatment by allowing the production or importation of affordable generic versions of key medicines. The [...]
Over 200 social activists and experts have met in Bangkok to discuss compulsory licensing, innovation and access to medicines for all. These Public health and HIV/AIDS activists from the developing world are trying to break the monopoly over drugs held by pharmaceutical giants.
The campaign seeks “a new way out of the current patent system; one [...]
I thought it might be interesting to post the latest UN figures and what the latest large review are saying about AIDS. So I have tried to summarise the report and have given some of my thoughts relating to these new global AIDS epidemic statistics.
It seems that the number of people infected with HIV has [...]
Just a quick post to say DONT MISS your speaker tour when it comes to your uni. The gang came to Leeds on Fri night and the speakers were all really powerful and informative. Its a great event and not worth missing so if they’re visiting your town this week be sure to get yourself [...]
Whilst we campaign for universal AIDS treatment, it is important to remember that it is not just those overseas who are unable to access or afford ARV medications. Although our government has agreed to support and fund global treatment for all, it does not fulfil this pledge in its own country. There are many living [...]
