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Healthy Skepticism Library item: 18277

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Publication type: Journal Article

Ford N, 't Hoen E, McKee M
Trade concerns must not be allowed to set the public health agenda
Lancet 2003 Jan 4; 361:(9351):71 - 72
http://www.lancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(03)12123-X/fulltext?version=printerFriendly


Abstract:

In November, 2001, trade ministers from around the world agreed to develop mechanisms to increase access to essential drugs in the developing world. Through the Doha Declaration on TRIPS and Public Health, a firm commitment was made by all members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to put health above trade concerns, stating that: “the [TRIPS] Agreement can and should be interpreted and implemented in a manner supportive of WTO Members’ right to protect public health and, in particular, to promote access to medicines for all.”1
A year later, those same ministers met to agree in detail how to put their statement into practice. Their earlier promises are not being matched by action, and the negotiations represent a tragic U-turn in the health-trade debate.

 

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