THE IMPORTANCE OF MONITORING DOMESTIC PUBLIC HEALTH LAW AND LEGAL SYSTEMS SUPPORTING GLOBAL HEALTH GOVERNANCE: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORK TO ASSESS THE DOMESTIC PUBLIC HEALTH LAW SITUATION IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC REGION COUNTRIES

Abstract

The aims of this study are to present an argument that emphasizes the usefulness of an analysis framework for analyzing public health law and legal systems; identifying methods for improving the application of this framework, including its academic value for public health law; and enhancing the future use of the framework for supporting global health governance. To help formulate the initial analysis framework and tool, we have, along with expert consultations, conducted a literature review on global health governance and public health law. Meetings were also held with World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) technical staff members on the applicability and benefits of the framework and tool. Monitoring public health laws and legal systems of countries can be used to understand governance and improve people's health.