Essential Medicines

Expanding drug access in Brazil: lessons for Latin America and Canada (2006) (pdf) Cohen C. Canadian Journal of Public Health, Nov-Dec 2006. This paper discusses Brazil’s efforts to provide essential medicines for its population while meeting international trade obligations.  The … Continue reading →

In this toolkit: Information on Access to Essential Medicines, AIDS & Essential Medicines, and The Medicines Patent Pool. Planning Resources: Leading a Successful National Action Action Guide: How to Mobilize Your Campus For Universal Access Medicines Patent Pool letter On … Continue reading →

Hold Educational Events To build awareness and energy on your campus about the need for access to essential medicines, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, host a series of educational events. Highlight your National Action with an informational discussion, captivating … Continue reading →

Lead A National Action Reducing the financial obstacles that prevent access to life-saving medications is crucial. PHR’s National Action on access to essential medicines is an opportunity for you to address this urgent health access issue.  As students in the … Continue reading →

It’s only recently that treatment has been acknowledged as a legitimate priority. The argument about whether treatment was feasible in resource-poor settings raged for years, in research labs, in halls of legislature, and in hospitals. At the beginning of the … Continue reading →

Access to Essential Medicines: A Human Rights Issue Access to health care – and specifically access to essential medicines – is a justice issue. Access to basic medicines can mean the difference between life and death, and is a critical … Continue reading →

Every day, the members of PHR Chapters are unified by a demonstrated commitment to using their medical and public health skills to promote and protect human rights. This week, another element brings us together as well: PHR student Chapters across … Continue reading →

Fact: In 2009, only 37% of all individuals in need of anti-retroviral (ARVs) drugs in sub-Saharan Africa received them.  The proportion of HIV-infected children receiving treatment was 26%.2 The Global Burden of HIV and AIDS According to the WHO, in … Continue reading →