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Article

6 Jul 2005

Author:
Markus Breuer, Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development, in Ethical Corporation

Pharmaceutical companies and the right to health

The UN recognises "the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health"...Fulfilment of the right to health is dependent on many factors working together. Pharmaceutical companies can and must certainly contribute, but by no means alone. But important basic conditions and resources can ultimately only be created and provided by nations, and strong international partnerships between states.