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International assistance and cooperation for access to essential medicines.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20930255     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Access to essential medicines is a critical problem that plagues many developing countries. With a daunting number of domestic constraints - technologically, economically, and otherwise - developing countries are faced with a steep uphill battle to meet the human rights obligation of providing essential medicines immediately. To meet these challenges, the international human rights obligations of international assistance and cooperation can play a key role to help developing countries fulfill the need for access to essential medicines. This article seeks to highlight and expand upon the current understanding of international assistance and cooperation for access to essential medicines through a review of obligations identified in international human rights law and a synthesis of official guidance provided on the matter.
Authors:
Emily A Mok
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-06-15
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health and human rights     Volume:  12     ISSN:  2150-4113     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Hum Rights     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-08     Completed Date:  2011-02-01     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9502498     Medline TA:  Health Hum Rights     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  73-81     Citation Subset:  E; IM    
Affiliation:
O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, 600 New Jersey Ave. NW, Fifth Floor, Hotung Building,Washington, DC 20001, USA. eam223@law.georgetown.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
Developing Countries
Health Services Accessibility*
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
International Cooperation / legislation & jurisprudence*
Patient Rights / legislation & jurisprudence*
Prescription Drugs / supply & distribution*
Social Responsibility*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Prescription Drugs

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