Better laws for better health : Western Pacific regional action agenda on strengthening legal frameworks for health in the Sustainable Development Goals

Overview

Legal frameworks - instruments of law and the institutions responsible for putting them into effect - are essential to advance universal health coverage and achieve health in the Sustainable Development Goals. This Action Agenda aims to assist Member States in developing, implementing, and evaluating legal frameworks to enhance the rule of law and expand the role of law in health. The document highlights priority action areas that countries may consider, provides guidance on navigating complex law-making processes and emphasizes the importance of engaging with and enhancing capacities of stakeholders.