Global Agreement on Health Responsibilities
Author Information
Author(s): Lawrence O. Gostin, Eric A. Friedman, Gorik Ooms, Thomas Gebauer, Narendra Gupta, Devi Sridhar, Chenguang Wang, John-Arne Røttingen, David Sanders
Primary Institution: O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Georgetown University Law Center
Hypothesis
Can a global health agreement improve health equity and accountability?
Conclusion
The Joint Action and Learning Initiative aims to secure a global health agreement to address health inequities and responsibilities.
Supporting Evidence
- A coalition of civil society organizations and academics is initiating the Joint Action and Learning Initiative on National and Global Responsibilities for Health.
- The initiative aims to secure a global health agreement that informs post-Millennium Development Goal commitments.
- JALI seeks to clarify health services entitled to everyone under the right to health.
Takeaway
This study talks about a plan to create a global agreement that helps everyone get the health care they need, no matter where they live.
Methodology
The initiative involves broad partnerships and inclusive consultations to clarify health rights and responsibilities.
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