Hi Hieu,
thank you for sharing this video.
Seeing that the video was filmed within the TEDx format and looking at the TEDx rules (see below) , triggered me another idea: how would it be if "someone" could make a TEDx film to explain the idea of the Buyers Club supporting people to access the generic medication for HCV.
TEDx videos seem to be quite attractive for many people.
A TEDx video about HCV generic drugs would imply no commercial / marketing for the generic producers, rather it would focus on the idea of accessing the HCV generics by highlighting key facts that:
- HCV generics work;
- Art 60 from Trips allows the importation for personal usage in many countries from the world;
- the Buyers Club is intended to support patients to import the drugs;
- raise awareness about the importance of the supply chain (.... which for some looks like a kind of scarecrow)....
Presenting such information would be extremely relevant for the HCV patients (who desire mostly to get treated and perhaps not in the same extent to argue about or fight with current Big Pharma's practices) and aligned with the spirit of TEDx, which has the following rules:
What is a TEDx event?
Imagine a day filled with brilliant speakers, thought-provoking video and mind-blowing conversation. By organizing a TEDx event, you can create a unique gathering in your community that will unleash new ideas, inspire and inform.
TEDx event is a local gathering where live TED-like talks and videos previously recorded at TED conferences are shared with the community. TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently, on a community-by-community basis. The content and design of each TEDx event is unique and developed independently, but all of them have features in common.
TED's format
A suite of short, carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances that are idea-focused, and cover a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and wonder – and provoke conversations that matter.
TED Talk videos
Every TEDx event either shows only TED Talk videos to its audience, or shows both TED Talk videos and live speakers from the community. For events less than half a day in length, two TED Talks videos are required to be shown. For longer events, 25% of the total number of talks must be official TED Talk videos. All TED Talk videos can be found on TED.com.
Diversity of topics
All TEDx events present multiple issues and a diversity of voices from many disciplines. After all, what’s the fun without a little variety?
Community-driven and bias-free content
TEDx event is organized by volunteers from the local community, and just like TED events, it lacks any commercial, religious or political agenda. Its goal is to spark conversation, connection and community.
What a TEDx event is not:
- TEDx event isn’t an industry or marketing conference. It isn’t limited to one topic or field. It isn’t used to sell something.
- TEDx event is not organized by or for special-interest political, religious or commercial groups.
- TEDx event cannot be used to raise money, not even for a charity.
- TEDx event cannot partner with another conference or event.
- TEDx event can’t be co-branded with an institution except under specific license types – for a college or university, or for internal events (for corporations and organizations).
- TEDx event is not a platform for professional speakers, such as motivational speakers and professional life coaches. Its purpose is to give a platform to those who don’t often have one.
- TEDx event is not focused solely on entrepreneurship, business or technology. Diversity of topics is key!
(see more about TEDx rules on
www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local...what-is-a-tedx-event )
Such an idea would however require to have a good presenter .... .
In case anyone thinks this idea sounds pretty good to give it a chance, perhaps we may continue to think on it.
Cheers,
RHF