Lawrence O. Gostin

Lawrence O. Gostin @lawrencegostin

Lawrence O. Gostin is distinguished professor of global health law at Georgetown University and faculty director at the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law. He is a member of the Panel for a Global Public Health Convention.

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Opinion: Failing to finalize a pandemic agreement is not an option

Opinion: Failing to finalize a pandemic agreement is not an option

9 months ago // Pandemic preparedness

The final round of negotiations on the pandemic agreement is currently underway. Here are three key outstanding issues and suggested ways forward to achieve a victory for global health.

Opinion: Imagine a health COP getting as much attention as climate COPs

Opinion: Imagine a health COP getting as much attention as climate COPs

almost 2 years ago // Global health

In May, the world has the chance to adopt a framework convention on global health, with regular Conferences of the Parties to help beat the complacency typical between pandemics.

Opinion: WHA's Russia vote is a call to side with health, human rights

Opinion: WHA's Russia vote is a call to side with health, human rights

over 3 years ago // Ukraine

A World Health Assembly vote last month showcased global disgust with Russia’s actions in Ukraine, but also numerous countries’ unwillingness to prioritize health and human rights over narrowly construed interests.

Opinion: Let the learning begin — a WHO open-access platform could transform COVID-19 response

Opinion: Let the learning begin — a WHO open-access platform could transform COVID-19 response

over 5 years ago // COVID-19

While there is much data available on COVID-19, it is unorganized, sometimes inaccessible, and of varying quality. This op-ed calls for an information platform to help provide policymakers, health workers, and civil society with vital information that could save lives.