Access to medicines

Access to medicines

One third of the world lacks  access to essential medicines.  In the poorest parts of Africa and Asia this figure rises to a half of the population. We challenge the high cost of medicines and the absence of treatment for many of the diseases affecting ou

Too often  we cannot treat patients because the medicines are too expensive, or they are no longer produced.  Sometimes, the only drugs we have are highly toxic or ineffective and nobody is looking for a better cure. 
As a medical humanitarian organisation, it is fundamentally unacceptable that access to essential medicines is increasingly difficult, particularly for the most common global infectious diseases. 

 
Dr. Jacky
Access to Healthcare

A Doctor's dream realised: Serving refugees in Nduta camp

Article 12 Jul 2024
 
Close-up of samples collected inside MSF hospital before their analysis in the laboratory to diagnose TB cases.
Access to medicines

MSF strengthening commitment to access to products for healthcare

Article 27 Jun 2024
 
Susan David, Medical Doctor
Refugee, migration and displacement

Beyond Breath: The diary of a Doctor in a refugee camp

Article 21 Jun 2024
 
Danaher continues to charge exorbitant prices for lifesaving medical tests despite urgent demands for price reductions by several Ministries of Health
Access to medicines

Danaher continues to charge exorbitant prices for lifesaving medical tests despite urgent demands for price reductions by several Ministries of Health

Article 17 Jun 2024
 
Zipporah Wachira
Access to medicines

Beyond Borders: A Clinician's Journey in the Pearl of Africa

Article 7 Jun 2024
 
 Treating the COVID-19 Second wave
Access to medicines

MSF responds to the outcomes of PPR negotiations at WHA77

Article 5 Jun 2024