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EU launches international research programme to fight AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis

Published 22 April 2002 - Updated 29 January 2010
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At a conference organised by the Spanish Presidency in Barcelona on 19 April 2002, Commissioner Philippe Busquin launched the first phase of the "European-Developing Countries Clinical Trials Programme" (EDCTP). The programme aims to encourage research on HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, in order to speed up the development and production of vaccines and drugs.

Positions: 

The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) welcomed this initiative to increase the effectiveness of Europe’s investment in clinical trials for poverty-related diseases.

 

Background: 
The EDCTP is one of the pillars of the EU's action plan against poverty-related diseases, which includes a set of trade, development and research measures.

Fourteen EU countries and Norway will co-ordinate their national research efforts through a joint platform, in full partnership with the developing countries. The programme will also:

  • sponsor clinical trials in public-private partnerships across Africa;
  • enhance African countries' development and production capabilities;
  • identify the most promising vaccine and drug candidates and pool investments for their development at clinical level;
  • build capacities for clinical development of drugs and vaccines in the south of the world, through support for infrastructures, training, etc.;
  • sponsor clinical trials in Africa in public private partnerships with industry;

The Commission proposes to allocate € 200 million to the initiative over five years.

Commissioner Philippe Busquin commended the strong record of European research institutes in researching poverty-related diseases, and their long tradition of bilateral co-operation with developing countries.

 

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