Thursday, August 28, 2003

U.S. Nears Deal on Drugs for Poor Countries

U.S. Nears Deal on Drugs for Poor Countries: "The United States said today that it was close to accepting an agreement, which it had rejected last December, to help poor nations buy generic medicines through exemptions from trade rules.
The reversal by Washington � meant to improve the access of millions of people in those countries to expensive patented medicines for AIDS and other diseases � could enhance the Bush administration's international standing and prevent the collapse of global trade talks to be held in Mexico next month"

Woohoo, good news out of Washtington.

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