Stimulating the local production of pharmaceuticals in developing countries: Introductory remarks

At the September 2005 United Nations General Assembly, the Heads of State and Government of the United Nations Member States reiterated their determination to ensure the timely and full realization of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. Despite this commitment, the MDGs are far from being realized. In particular, large populations in developing countries still lack regular access to essential medicines. One third of the global population lacks access to needed medicines, and the situation is worse in poor countries, where as much as 50 per cent of the population lacks access.

Related Subject(s): International Law and Justice