LDCs’ request for a pharmaceutical transition period for as long as they remain LDCs

On 21st October 2015, there are 90 regional and national NGOs working in LDCs has signed a letter demanding TRIPS waiver for LDCs. Among the signatory NGOs, 28 are from Bangladesh alone. This letter has been sent to Ambassador Michael Froman and Ambasador Punke asking them to support LDCs’ request for a pharmaceutical transition period for as long as they remain LDCs. [NGO Letter for LDC Patent Waiver_21 Oct-2015] [NGO letter to Obama-LDC-patent-waiver-19 October2015]