Ecuador Takes One Step Forward for Health (Issues New Compulsory ...
In July, Ecuador issued four compulsory licenses for medicines targeting cancer and arthritis treatment and immunological reception to kidney transplant.1 ...
Ecuador Takes One Step Forward for Health (Issues New Compulsory Licenses) and One Step Back (Signs Harmful Trade Agreement with the EU) In July, Ecuador issued four compulsory licenses for medicines targeting cancer and arthritis treatment and immunological reception to kidney transplant.1 These licenses authorize cost-cutting generic competition with patented medicines, in exchange for royalty payments to the patent holders. Compulsory licensing is a crucial tool to expand access to medicines that are prohibitively expensive or whose costs place enormous burdens on budgets for health systems.2 Ecuador has again demonstrated international leadership by exercising its health rights. The same month, however, Ecuador also signed a trade agreement with the European Union that may undermine access to medicines.3 Intellectual property was among several sensitive topics in the negotiations. The text is not yet public, but Ecuador ultimately bowed to EU pressure to adopt exclusivity measures which protect pharmaceutical monopolies and keep prices high. Notably, Ecuador’s public pharmaceutical firm ENFARMA withdrew several additional compulsory license requests during the latter stages of Ecuador’s negotiations with the EU. The timing of the withdrawals raises a serious question as to whether this decision was influenced by the negotiations. Ecuador’s pro-health policies continue to suffer inappropriate challenges from commercial interests with influence in the government. Ecuador established ENFARMA in 2009 with the goal of improving the well-being of Ecuadorian society through the manufacture and distribution of safe and effective medicines at affordable prices, in part through Ecuador’s licensing protocol.4 Ecuador announced the new compulsory licenses at a press conference that included the Ministry of Health, the Ecuadorian Institute for Intellectual Property (IEPI) and the National Secretariat for Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (SENECYT).5 Ecuador’s licensing protocol conforms to World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.6 The new EU-sponsored exclusivity measures go beyond the data protection required by WTO rules.7 Health advocates should sound the alarm. A study conducted by the Colombian foundation IFARMA identified cancer and AIDS treatments as the types of medicines most affected by data exclusivity.8 Ecuador should take steps to mitigate the harmful effects of the exclusivity rules. For example, implementing regulations should empower health agencies to exempt products from data or marketing exclusivity (and thereby facilitate generic competition) in order to protect health. More information about Ecuador’s access to medicines policy is available at: www.citizen.org/actions-ecuador. 1
Invitación rueda de prensa: Resolución de dos nuevas licencias obligatorias para el país. http://www.propiedadintelectual.gob.ec/invitacion-rueda-de-prensa-resolucion-de-dos-nuevas-licencias-obligatorias-para-el-pais/ 2 Maybarduk P. Licencias Obligatorias un derecho soberano para promover el acceso a los medicamentos Public Citizen. Abril 2014 3 EU and Ecuador conclude negotiations for trade and development agreement. European Commission - IP/14/845 17/07/2014 En: http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-845_en.htm 4 ENFARMA EP, http://www.farmacos.gob.ec/enfarma/ 5 Invitación rueda de prensa: Resolución de dos nuevas licencias obligatorias para el país. http://www.propiedadintelectual.gob.ec/invitacion-rueda-de-prensaresolucion-de-dos-nuevas-licencias-obligatorias-para-el-pais/ 6 Letter to USTR from Global Access to Medicines Director, Peter Maybarduk: USTR-2010-003 (2010 Special 301 Review: Identification of Countries under Section 182 of the Trade ACt of 1974. http://www.citizen.org/documents/Ecuador%20USTR%20Letter.pdf 7 Correa C. Implementación de la Protección de Datos de Prueba de Productos farmacéuticos y agroquímicos en CAFTA. ICTSD. Disponible en http://ictsd.org/downloads/2009/01/20062122documents1_.pdf 8 Impacto de diez años en la protección de datos en Colombia. Rossi, Francisco. Serie Buscando Remedio Fundación IFARMA.2012 p.75
Health Services are provided to students in our District by a Registered Nurse, four Certified Nursing. Assistants ... problems receive the basic nursing care they need, to promote optimal health during the school day. Parents will ... The School Dis
WIC is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA, WIC, and organizations or institutions administering. WIC are prohibited ...
We have many PDF Ebook and user guide is also associated with effective sexual health interventions issues in experimental evaluation PDF Ebook, include : Econometric Modelling Of. World Shipping, Edexcel Past Papers Solutions, Educational Renaissanc
Don't forget to send in your Best. Choice barcodes & Box tops for. Education. Check out our SW weekly recap at https://youtu.be/ZR2yEbnaDp · g. Or use this ...
23 ene. 2017 - toilet paper rolls, and old butter dishes. If you have these at home and are done ... You can find several apps and ideas online. Here's a link to ...
1 ago. 2017 - house and Parent ... your child will get to continue their educational journey with us. ... We like to take pride in communicating with our SW.
creative, but let them use math and they'll be better off for it. 4. Teach them through their mistakes. Don't stress if your kid doesn't get it. Whether it be reading or ...
We have many PDF Ebook and user guide is also associated with education for all issues trends PDF. Ebook, include : Econometric Modelling Of World Shipping, Edexcel Past Papers Solutions,. Educational Renaissance Our Schools At The Turn Of The Centur
Our school wide Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test (OCCT) dates for 3rd and 4th grade will be on April 18th and 19th. We have started putting together our plans ...
Wrestling Regionals at the Dome. Don't forget to send in your Best. Choice barcodes & Box tops for. Education. ... Ways to follow great things at SW: Website: ...
15 may. 2017 - May 17th: AR 100% day. ○. May 24th: ... It's hard to believe that the 2016-17 school year has almost come ... 17 de mayo: AR 100% día. ○.
Sensormatic Source Tagging and. Recirculation Program. Optimize efficiency and savings by pairing the benefits of source tagging with hard tag recirculation. Step 1. Manufacturer: Order Hard Tags Online. Step 2. Distributor: ... AM/RFID dual technolo
M. D. Rubber hammer. Screw M5*19. 8 + 2 extra PCS. Metal Flat Plate. 1 PC. S. T .... please return the entire unit to place of purchase for credit and replacement.
Place all laminated parts on a clean and smooth surface such as a rug or carpet to avoid the parts from being scratched ... ASSEMBLE AND MOVE THIS MODEL.
C. C. F. G. I. Frame-Full. 1 PC. LLR16205. Side Leg Frame. -Full Length (30”). Adjustable Glide. 2 PCS. Screw M4.8*22. 6 + 2 extra PCS. Screw M4.8*22. 6 + 2 extra ... Ne serrez pas aucun des boulons/vis avant d'avoir assemblé toutes les pièces. • Gar
Tie Your Pink On. ¡Ata tu corbata ROSA! La corbata rosada demuestra el apoyo para la red. Independientemente del sexo, la cultura o la afiliación, las personas ...
(2) proporciona protección contra el desalojo (el propietario debe tener al menos una de las once causas justas para desalojar). NO se considera causa justa.
Cada vez que vea las palabras en la solicitud consulte la sección “Documentación necesaria cuando solicite el seguro médico” para obtener un listado de los ...