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  Review of the national program to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in Ukraine

  US Agency for International Development, 2004

  This paper reviews the Ukraine’s strategy of integrating prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) activities into existing health services.
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  Treating HIV/AIDS patients in India with antiretroviral therapy: a management challenge

  Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, 2004

  Controlling spread of HIV in India is at a critical juncture, whereby ignoring this problem will lead millions of Indians into the grip of this pandemic. Ever since HIV/AIDS was acknowledged as a problem, the strategies to address the issue have focused on prevention, treatment and research.
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  Access to medicines in under-served markets: what are the implications of changes in intellectual property rights, trade and drug registration policy?

  Department for International Development Health Systems Resource Centre, 2004

  This research paper from the DFID Health Systems Resource Centre shows that the laws on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS) are having a negative effect on health systems in developing countries.The report brings together findings from seven studies commissioned by DFID on the public health implications of TRIPS for developing countries and the effect it has on access to drug
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  Willingness and ability to use TRIPs flexibilities: Kenya case study

  Department for International Development Health Systems Resource Centre, 2004

  This paper, produced by the HSRC, examines legislation and policy in light of recent developments in the international intellectual property rights framework, focusing on Kenya as a case study. It examines existing supply sources and associated trends in the pricing of medicine and the existing legal structure and flexibilities.
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  A survey of policy and practice on the use of access to medicines-related TRIPs flexibilities in Malawi

  Department for International Development Health Systems Resource Centre, 2004

  This HSRC study surveys Malawian policy and practice on the use of access to medicines-related TRIPs (Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) flexibilities, as Malawian patent legislation will need to become compliant with TRIPs by January 2006.
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  Emerging challenges and opportunities in drug registration and regulation in developing countries

  Department for International Development Health Systems Resource Centre, 2004

  This HSRC study describes how current drug regulation and registration processes affect the quality and availability of medicines in developing countries, and provides policy recommendations as to how systems can more efficiently allow appropriate quality drugs to market.
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  Processes and issues for improving access to medicines: the evidence base for domestic production and greater access to medicines

  Department for International Development Health Systems Resource Centre, 2004

  This HSRC study explores whether the domestic production of HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria drugs in sub-Saharan Africa is sufficiently profitable to operate indefinitely, while at the same time increasing access to medicines by providing them at prices lower than from international sources. The study uses a model to simulate the cost structure of an imaginary enterprise manufacturing quality drugs.
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  Leveraging the private sector for public health objectives: a briefing paper for DFID on technology transfer in the pharmaceuticals sector

  Department for International Development Health Systems Resource Centre, 2004

  This HSRC study maps a variety of Technology Transfer (TT) experiences and analyses the motivations behind the enabling agreements. TT is defined as the dissemination of knowledge and expertise from developed country organisations to developing country organisations.
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  The effect of changing intellectual property on pharmaceutical industry prospects in India and China: considerations for access to medicines

  Department for International Development Health Systems Resource Centre, 2004

  This HSRC report explores the implications of changing Intellectual Property (IP) on access to medicines (ATM) in India and China by asking two key questions: how will the implementation of product patents affect the pharmaceutical industries in these countries; and what will happen to the supply of low-priced medicines domestically and internationally.
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  Processes and issues for improving access to medicines: willingness and ability to utilise TRIPS flexibilities in non-producing countries

  Department for International Development Health Systems Resource Centre, 2004

  This HSRC paper examines ways in which a non-producing country (NPD) can utilise TRIPS flexibilities, primarily focusing on importation. It also examines how to promote local production through pharmaceutical capacity building and through both compulsory and voluntary licensing.

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