Healthy Skepticism Library item: 1910

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Publication type: Journal Article

Motchane JL.
Health for all or riches for some: WHO's responsible?
Int J Health Serv 2003; 33:(2):395-400

Abstract:

Can we still rely on the World Health Organization? It has not openly opposed the greed of the major global pharmaceutical companies, and its director-general, Gro Harlem Brundtland, has deferred to them.

Keywords:
Conflict of Interest Drug Industry* Drugs, Essential/supply & distribution Health Policy Health Services Accessibility/economics* Humans Patents World Health Organization*