Access to Medicines

 

Introduction & Overview

introduction
introduction & overview of the issue

overviews & key resources
overview factsheets, key websites & resources


In-depth Resource Guide

articles & literature
articles, documents, factsheets, reports & publications

organizations & websites
organizations, programs, and other informational websites
introduction  Every year, millions of impoverished people around the world die of preventable diseases simply because they cannot afford to buy the medicines they need to survive. One-third of the world’s population lacks access to essential medicines. Much of the premature death and disability associated with infectious disease could be avoided if poor people had access to affordable medicines. Yet those most in need are least able to afford treatment.