Lawrence O. Gostin @lawrencegostin
Latest Articles
Opinion: Failing to finalize a pandemic agreement is not an option
11 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
about 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
almost 4 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
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.