Monthly Archives: February 2020

WHO launches digital version of Model list of Essential Medicines

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Beverley Snell

https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/27-02-2020-who-launch-e-eml 27 February 2020The World Health Organisation has launched a new easy-to-access, digital version of its Model list of Essential Medicines (EML). The move will revolutionise the way this core WHO reference tool is used. More than 150 countries currently … Continue reading →

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Malaysia’s experience with nationwide hepatitis C screening campaign in the general population and access to Hepatitis C drugs

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Beverley Snell

“Find the Missing Millions: Malaysia’s experience with nationwide hepatitis C screening campaign in the general population” published in the Journal of Viral Hepatitis, 2020; 00: 1-6 (29 January 2020). There was considerable global attention when Malaysia became the first country … Continue reading →

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Concerns regarding review of India’s intellectual property Acts and access to affordable medical devices, in the context of the US -India Trade Deal

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Beverley Snell

Letter to the Prime Minister of India from organisations and experts working on access to healthcare and medicines Shri Narendra ModiHon’ble Prime Minister of IndiaSouth Block, Raisina HillNew Delhi 110011 6 February, 2020 Dear Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, … Continue reading →

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