In Argentina, a network of about 70 organizations working on HIV/AIDS

In Argentina, a network of about 70 organizations working on HIV/AIDS carried out years of vigorous
campaigning calling on the health authorities to ensure the regular supply of drugs to people living with
HIV/AIDS. In 1996, confronted with large numbers of patients who were left without treatment, and others who
had to interrupt their therapy, six organizations in the network decided to take the government to court.
In June 2000, the Supreme Court confirmed a decision of the lower courts that orders the Ministry of Health
and Social Welfare to comply with its obligation to provide healthcare for all the population, including
comprehensive medical attention for AIDS patients, comprising the regular supply of appropriate drugs.
Several other Latin American countries have introduced a legal right to treatment for AIDS patients, including
Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Uruguay and Venezuela.