Exhibit 99.1

Press Release

       Amazon Biotech, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Simcha Edell, MBA
                    as the Company's Chief Financial Officer

Thursday July 7, 1:11 pm ET

NEW YORK, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amazon Biotech, Inc. (OTC Bulletin
Board: AMZB - News), a pharmaceutical company developing and producing a
potential immunomodulator drug, developed for use in the treatment of the HIV
virus, today announced that it has appointed Simcha Edell, MBA as the company's
Chief Financial Officer.

Simcha Edell earned his Bachelors of Commerce at the University of Toronto, and
his MBA from York University. He was head of finance and business development at
SightLine Technologies Inc., a hi-tech firm developing medical devices. During
his tenure, he assisted the company in its fundraising efforts, and brought
products to market. He was instrumental in gaining the interest of multinational
firms in the company's projects, and was successful in engaging a large U.S.
firm (Boston Scientific Corp.) as a strategic partner. Mr. Edell has also worked
as a business consultant in various fields, including healthcare.

Dr. Mechael Kanovsky, President of Amazon Biotech, Inc. said "With his vast
experience in business development and financing, I am confident that Mr. Edell
will help the Company raise capital and develop strategies to maximize the
company's potential and revenues".

About Amazon Biotech, Inc.

Amazon Biotech, Inc. is a natural plant pharmaceutical company, primarily
developing immune modulator drugs. AMZ 0026 is the company's first such drug, to
be used for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. The company intends to initiate Phase
I/II clinical studies of AMZ 0026 shortly, with an eventual goal of a joint
venture with a major pharmaceutical company in Phase III trials, or to seek to
qualify for the FDA Fast Track program to market. Amazon Biotech specializes in
natural plant pharmaceutical drugs and is focused on bringing healthier
pharmaceutical drugs to market. Additional information on Amazon Biotech may be
found at http://www.amazonbiotech.com.



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