WHO's web-based public hearings: hijacked by pharma?

摘要

To promote research and development for neglected diseases and access to medicines in developing countries, the World Health Assembly asked WHO to establish an Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on Public Health, Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights in 2006. A draft global strategy and plan of action was completed after its first meeting in December, 2006. Regional consultations provided 193 member states with opportunities to review the draft strategy. The draft strategy and plan of action were discussed but not finalised at its second meeting in November, 2007#