Access to affordable medicines campaign

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Dear All,

CARE has joined the global campaign to protect access to essential medicines for

the poor, in the specific context of the Novartis lawsuit against the Government

of India. A victory for Novartis in this case would imply a drastic reduction in

production of low cost generic medicines in India. Given that India serves as

the 'pharmacy of the world' for generics that it produces in country and

supplies to much of the developing world, the consequences of this case have

ramifications for the poor, far beyond India.

The Novartis case in India is one example of a continuing struggle around the

world to establish a fair balance between patent rights and public health, Read

more at http://www.careindia.org/ManageNews/VisitNewsDetail.aspx?NewsID=47

Join the campaign and sign the petition on www.careindia.org to show your

support and solidarity. Spread the word. Ask your NGO partners, especially those

working on the issue of HIV/AIDS to join the campaign in putting people first,

safeguarding their right to access affordable essential medicines....

SPREAD THE WORD! TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

Regards,

Amelia

Amelia s s

Communications Officer

Advocacy Unit

CARE India

27, Hauz Khas Village

New Delhi-110016

Tel: +91-11-26599534

Mob:+91-9313 869 174

Visit us at www.careindia.org

e-mail: <ami_andrews@...>