August 30, 2003

WTO approves cheap drugs for poor countries

CBC News:

The World Trade Organization has approved a deal to allow poor countries access to cheap medications to help combat killer diseases like HIV/AIDS.

Officials say the breakthrough, which came Saturday after an emotional appeal by African nations, could save millions of lives in the world's poorest countries.

Posted by Bob King at August 30, 2003 7:13 AM
Related Categories: Industry - Pharmaceutical/Biotech | Quadrant - Political


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