Increasing Access Patented Tender

2 billion people worldwide do not have access to essential medicines. 50 of these medicines e.g. for cancer or HIV are patented. The Medicines Patent Pool is a proven mechanism that negotiates with patent holders voluntary licenses for markets in low-income countries which are granted to multiple generic manufacturers. The competition drives down prices but ensures an attractive royalty for the patent holder. SDC supports this voluntary approach to make patented medicines available to people in these countries.CountryregionTopicPeriodBudgetGlobalHealthHealth systems strengtheningNon-communicable diseasesReproductive health rights01.01.2020 - 31.12.2027CHF 3756962 The project in briefDirectoratefederal office responsibleSDCCredit areaDevelopment cooperationProject partnersContract partnerSwiss Non-profit OrganisationOther Swiss Non-profit OrganisationBudgetCurrent phaseSwiss budgetCHF 3756962Swiss disbursement to dateCHF 0Project phasesPhase 99 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2027 Current phase