Journal article
Dangerous medicines: unproven AIDS cures and counterfeit antiretroviral drugs
Globalization and health, v 4(1), pp 5-5
27 Feb 2008
PMID: 18304316
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Abstract
Increasing access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a critical goal endorsed by the United Nations and all of its member states. At the same time, anecdotal accounts suggest that the promotion of unproven AIDS 'cures' and remedies are widespread, and in the case of The Gambia, Iran and South Africa, have been promoted by governments directly. Although a range of legislative and regulatory measures have been adopted by some governments, and technical assistance has been provided by international agencies to address counterfeit medicines generally, the threat of counterfeit antiretroviral drugs is not being addressed.
Countries, charged with fulfilling the right to health and committed to expanding access to ART must explicitly recognize their obligation to combat unproven AIDS treatments and ensure the availability of a safe and efficacious drugs supply. International donors must help support and coordinate these efforts.
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- Title
- Dangerous medicines: unproven AIDS cures and counterfeit antiretroviral drugs
- Creators
- Joseph J Amon - Human Rights Watch
- Publication Details
- Globalization and health, v 4(1), pp 5-5
- Publisher
- Springer BMC
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000208157400005
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-42049104398
- Other Identifier
- 991021895803304721
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