Drug firms cut prices to aid developing nations
- 12 years ago
A number of leading drug firms have announced plans to cut prices dramatically for life-saving drugs in the developing world.
UK-based Glaxo Smithkline, says it will slash the cost of its Rotarix vaccine by 67% - it will now cost $5 to immunise a child against rotavirus, a leading cause of diarrhoea.
Al Jazeera spoke to Paul Cook, the head of advocacy at Tearfund.
UK-based Glaxo Smithkline, says it will slash the cost of its Rotarix vaccine by 67% - it will now cost $5 to immunise a child against rotavirus, a leading cause of diarrhoea.
Al Jazeera spoke to Paul Cook, the head of advocacy at Tearfund.