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Undertaking health law research

WHO plays a leading role in conducting and promoting research and studies on important legal developments related to health, including publications such as legislative studies and background papers.

This supports WHO’s role in providing needed technical expertise and guidance on health laws and is key to help member states in making informed decisions on this topic.

Over the years, WHO has undertaken research on many health law topics and will continue to do so as the health field evolved (i.e. legal frameworks for digital health). 

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Laws and regulations addressing the acceptability, availability and affordability of alcoholic beverages

The WHO Global alcohol action plan 2022-2030 aims to accelerate the implementation of high-impact interventions for alcohol consumption and related harm....

Regulations and Laws promoting health and well-being goals (SDG3) in WHO South-East Asian countries

All countries of the WHO SE Asia Region are making every effort to accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 by 2030 for the...

Considerations for health governance: strengthening institutional capacity and connectedness through COVID-19 responses

Coronavirus disease 2019 (‎COVID-19)‎ requires effective whole-of-government and whole-of-society action and collaboration. Legal frameworks play...

Digital technology and COVID-19 in the Western Pacific Region

The use of digital technology as part of the response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (‎COVID-19)‎ highlights its potential to accelerate the achievement...

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