Health risks in the 21st century are beyond the control of any government in any country. In
an era of globalisation, promoting public health and equity requires cooperation and …

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed faults in the way we assess preparedness and
response capacities for public health emergencies. Existing frameworks are limited in scope …

As a consequence of rapid globalization, the need for a coherent system of global health law
and governance has never been greater. This article explores the health hazards posed by …

Effective laws and an enabling legal environment are essential to a healthy society. Most
public health challenges–from infectious and non-communicable diseases to injuries, from …

In January 2010 the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) called for an
“informal consultation on the future of financing for WHO” and in her opening remarks …

The apparent failure of global health security to prevent or prepare for the COVID-19
pandemic has highlighted the need for closer cooperation between human, animal …

Public security and law enforcement have a crucial but often largely unacknowledged role in
protecting and promoting public health. Although the security sector is a key partner in many …

The link between health and human rights has been recognised for many years, but the
increasing visibility of the right to health in international law has been a distinct feature of the …

Global health inequities cause nearly 20 million deaths annually, mostly among the world's
poor. Yet international law currently does little to reduce the massive inequalities that …

The evolving domain of international health law encompasses increasingly diverse and
complex concerns. Commentators agree that health development in the twenty-first century …