Confronting Disease in a Global Arena

Authors

• Lauren Z. Asher

Abstract

The note argues that the global surge in infectious diseases necessitates the integration of human rights principles into international law to ensure effective and equitable responses to public health crises. It emphasizes the critical role of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Health Regulations (IHR) in addressing these challenges, while highlighting the need for stronger enforcement mechanisms, standardized funding, and universal adherence to health standards. The analysis underscores the importance of balancing public health measures with individual rights, particularly in areas such as quarantine, privacy, and mandatory treatment.

Disciplines

Health Law and Policy | International Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Lauren Z. Asher, Confronting Disease in a Global Arena, 9 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 135 (2001).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol9/iss1/6