Pauline Londeix

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Pauline Londeix is a prominent French activist known for her work in the field of public health, particularly in advocating for access to medicines and healthcare for all. She has been instrumental in raising awareness about the high cost of pharmaceutical drugs and the impact of intellectual property laws on access to essential medicines.

Early Life and Education

Pauline Londeix was born in France. She pursued her higher education in public health and social sciences, which laid the foundation for her future activism.

Activism

Londeix co-founded the Act Up-Paris chapter, a direct action advocacy group that focuses on issues related to HIV/AIDS. Through her work with Act Up-Paris, she has been a vocal critic of pharmaceutical companies and their pricing strategies, which often make life-saving drugs unaffordable for many people, especially in low-income countries.

Médecins du Monde

Pauline Londeix has also collaborated with Médecins du Monde, an international humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical care and advocates for access to healthcare for vulnerable populations. Her work with Médecins du Monde has further highlighted the disparities in access to healthcare and the need for more equitable health policies.

Observatoire de la Transparence dans les Politiques du Médicament

In 2018, Londeix co-founded the Observatoire de la Transparence dans les Politiques du Médicament (OTMeds), an organization dedicated to promoting transparency in drug pricing and advocating for policies that ensure fair access to medicines. The organization works to expose the true costs of drug development and the profits made by pharmaceutical companies, aiming to influence policy changes that benefit public health.

Awards and Recognition

Pauline Londeix has received several awards for her activism, including recognition from various public health organizations and advocacy groups. Her efforts have been acknowledged for bringing significant attention to the issues of drug pricing and access to medicines.

See Also

• Act Up-Paris
• Médecins du Monde
• HIV/AIDS activism
• Public health
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Intellectual property