Author Archives: Beverley Snell

Dr B Ekbal has recently published this article in Peoples’ Democracy.At a recent press conference, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made an important announcement with global political dimensions. He said that the monopoly drug manufacturers are engaged in developing vaccines, … Continue reading →

The South Centre is pleased to announce the publication of Policy Brief No. 76 entitled “Evolution of Data Exclusivity for Pharmaceuticals in Free Trade Agreements” by Wael Armouti, former Legal Affairs Director at Jordan Food and Drug Administration, Companies General Controller. Free trade agreements (FTAs) … Continue reading →

The attention on (hydroxy) chloroquine as a potential treatment in COVID-19 has become a serious problem:–  the evidence for its usefulness is very weak; the original study has several weaknesses–   this essential medicine is now very hard to get as … Continue reading →

It is with enormous sadness that we say farewell to Martin Khor. Many will have known Martin since our HAIAP beginnings. In the words of Zafrullah Chowdhury  ‘We are losing the very best amongst us, and that too at a … Continue reading →

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 →

“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 →

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 →

The 2nd edition of Where There Are No Pharmacists is now available from Third World Network (TWN)  in Penang, Malaysia. Here are the details:Where There Are No Pharmacists 2nd Edition 2019  Prices:– Developing countries: US$10 (excluding postage); $15 (with postage)– Developed … Continue reading →

A vigorous debate is occurring at the WHA in Geneva over the need for R&D cost transparency leading to availability of medicines at affordable prices.  Italy has submitted a resolution that is supported by some, modified by others and opposed … Continue reading →

More than 30 treatment activist organisations, public health organisation and patients have signed on to a letter to India’s Health Minister explaining the pitfalls of ad hoc donations from Pharmaceutical companies. They call for the MOHFW to put in place … Continue reading →