E-DRUG: MSF petition to support Indian Patent Law
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Millions of people around the world today rely on affordable medicines
produced in India. Pharmaceutical company Novartis is taking the Indian
government to court to force a change in the country's patent law. If
Novartis wins, a major source of affordable medicines for millions of
people across the globe could dry up.
MSF is urging Novartis to DROP THE CASE.
To find out more and sign the petition:
http://www.msf.org/petition_india/international.html
or visit the MSF-USA website to sign:
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/news/access/index.cfm
N.B. MSF is stepping up efforts in regards to the Novartis petition as the
second hearing of the case in India is scheduled for the 29th of January
2007. Pressure is mounting on Novartis internationally and we hope to
increase exposure to this case in the US over the coming days. Please
forward this message to those who may wish to support these efforts.
Regards
Buddhi
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Buddhima Lokuge
U.S Manager
Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
333 Seventh Avenue, 2nd Floor,
New York, NY 10001
Tel: +1-212-847-3762
Mobile: +1-917-331-9077
Email: buddhima.lokuge@newyork.msf.org