Dear colleagues,<br>><br>> We have the pleasure to share with you that Gilead Sciences, Inc. has<br>> announced offically WHO with the reduction of the price of AmBisome to US$20<br>> per vial to Public Sector Agencies of all Developing Countries, for the
<br>> treatment of visceral and mucosal leishmaniasis. This important achievement<br>> will have enormous impact worldover in the control of this neglected tropical disease.<br>><br>> The reduction is effective from now. Public Sector Agencies interested can
<br>> enter directly in contact with:<br>><br>> Ms. Lorraine Fitzpatrick<br>> AmBisome Access Programme<br>> Gilead Sciences, Ltd<br>> Unit 13, Stillorgan Industrial Park<br>> Blackrock Co. Dublin, IRELAND
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