Conclusion to the Symposium: From Principles to Practice: Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies
This concluding post attempts to synthesize contributions to the symposium “From Principles to Practice: Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies”

This concluding post attempts to synthesize contributions to the symposium “From Principles to Practice: Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies”

The HR Principles provide a firm foundation for far better adherence to human rights in future public health emergencies.

What are the specific legal and ethical implications of involving private actors in health care vis-à-vis public health emergencies?

Infodemic management must be an integral part of public health emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Health emergencies happen: rights protections, solidarity should be central to response.

In this symposium, experts around the world reflect on the recently issued Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Public Health Emergencies.

The promise of COVID vaccines has been unevenly realized: fault lines have emerged between those able to secure doses and those left behind.

Putting vaccine equity at the center of a pandemic treaty will already be a huge step towards global health’s decolonization.

The pandemic has laid bare the lack of regulation for the sharing of intellectual property needed for an effective and equitable response.
