On 1 September 2003, Science & Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin presented the Europe-Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) to 46 African Health ministers at the WHO conference in Johannesburg.
This 600 million euro programme was launched in 2002, bringing together the EU Member States (plus Norway), developing countries, the private sector and international foundations.
It aims to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis by facilitating and accelerating clinical trials for drugs and vaccines.
Commission press release on the EDCTP.
