O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law

Missed our recent discussion on state-level initiatives for affordable medicine? Catch up with the recording! This event, co-sponsored by Georgetown University Law Center's Intellectual Property and Information Policy Clinic (iPIP), UAEM (Universities Allied for Essential Medicines) and the O’Neill Institute’s Center for Health Policy and the Law, explored critical issues in drug pricing and access. https://lnkd.in/e5qzr9b7

States and localities have received over $6 billion in opioid settlement funds, but transparency in spending is a major concern. A detailed investigation by KFF Health News, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Shatterproof reveals that while some funds support addiction treatment and harm reduction, others are directed to law enforcement or unrelated projects. Regina LaBelle stressed the need to prioritize access to medications for opioid use disorders. Explore the data:

Overdose prevention centers are lifesaving tools in the fight against the opioid crisis, offering safety, care, and treatment connections to marginalized communities. But with the incoming administration prioritizing law enforcement solutions, these centers face mounting challenges, warned Regina LaBelle. Learn more about their critical role and the barriers ahead: https://lnkd.in/eyb_s5aU

In partnership with The Conversation Africa, we hosted a vital discussion on strengthening Africa's preparedness and response to health emergencies such as Mpox, Marburg, and COVID-19. Experts, including Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Dr. Ashish Jha, Dr. Raj Tajudeen, Kashish Aneja, and Dr. Matthew Kavanagh, PhD, explored resource needs and the coordinated efforts of the WHO and Africa CDC. The conversation also discussed long-term legal reforms necessary for safeguarding communities against future health threats. Watch the event:

In remembrance of A. Cornelius Baker — a pioneering HIV/AIDS advocate, LGBTQ+ civil rights leader, and social justice pioneer —  Jeffrey S. Crowley, Lawrence Gostin, Michele Goodwin and Matthew Kavanagh, PhD share this tribute: https://lnkd.in/emxDKQgZ

How can Africa strengthen its preparedness and response to evolving health emergencies like Mpox and Marburg, while still managing the impact of COVID-19? Join the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center and The Conversation Africa for a timely virtual discussion on #TacklingHealthCrises. Experts, including Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Dr. Ashish Jha, Dr. Raj Tajudeen, Kashish Aneja, and Dr. Matthew Kavanagh, PhD, will examine resource needs—from vaccines to diagnostics—alongside the coordinated efforts of World Health Organization and Africa CDC. The discussion will also explore the long-term legal reforms essential to safeguarding communities from future health threats. Watch live below:

🚨 New Publication: Model State Legislation on “Building the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce of the Future.” As addiction and overdose continue to impact hundreds and thousands of people, families, and communities across the country, the need for solutions to the SUD workforce shortage across a variety of settings and time horizons is particularly urgent. When the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association and the White House ONDCP first approached us with this project, I was daunted by the sheer scale of the problem and politics, which I definitely got a taste of during my time as a state government official! Fortunately, our incredible co-authors and partners at the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, Sara Pollock Hoverter and Jennifer Li, agreed to partner with us, and Center Director Regina LaBelle, our amazing law fellow Jennifer A. Martinez, program coordinator Cody Thompson and legal, MPH, and med student interns Erin Atienza, Regis Brian Chirenga, Jennifer Logan, MPH, Jesse Ross and Rebekah Bass jumped right in. Thank you to all the experts -particularly the people with lived and living experience - who contributed to the development of this model law, which we hope will be a framework, tool, and template for states to strategically vision and build the community of professionals - across all disciplines - that can help people live and thrive.

Honoured to be speaking at an extremely timely power-packed panel later this week with: Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health Dr. Matthew Kavanagh, PhD, Director at the O’Neill Institute Moderated by Lawrence Gostin. With Mpox outbreaks spreading and Marburg virus emerging in Rwanda, Africa’s public health systems are at a critical juncture. On December 11, join experts from the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, World Health Organization, Africa CDC, and The Conversation Africa for an in-depth conversation on: ➡️ The need for timely access to vaccines and diagnostics ➡️ The coordinated response to outbreaks like COVID-19, Ebola, and Marburg ➡️ Legal reforms necessary to protect communities from future pandemics Register now: https://lnkd.in/gQ-GvevV

With Mpox outbreaks spreading and Marburg virus emerging in Rwanda, Africa’s public health systems are at a critical juncture. On December 11, join experts from the O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, World Health Organization, Africa CDC, and The Conversation Africa for an in-depth conversation on: · The need for timely access to vaccines and diagnostics · The coordinated response to outbreaks like COVID-19, Ebola, and Marburg · Legal reforms necessary to protect communities from future pandemics   Register now: https://lnkd.in/eKEQhPwZ

In partnership with The Conversation Africa, the O’Neill Institute invites you to a powerful dialogue on addressing the most pressing health emergencies facing Africa today. From multiple mpox outbreaks to Rwanda’s first Marburg virus incident, these challenges demand urgent attention and coordinated action. 📅: Wednesday, December 11 ⏰: 8:00 a.m. ET | 14:00 WAT | 15:00 SAST | 16:00 EAT 🖥️: Zoom Register: https://lnkd.in/eKEQhPwZ