Health Ethics & Governance
We provide a focal point for the examination of ethical issues raised by activities throughout the Organization and foster discussion and debate on diverse topics in global health ethics.
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The ethics of health research priority setting
23 June 2025

The ethics of health research priority setting

The resources available for health research at any given time – including money but also time, infrastructure and personnel – are scarce. Not...

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WHO guidance on the ethics of health research priority setting
23 June 2025

WHO guidance on the ethics of health research priority setting

The resources available for health research at any given time – including money but also time, infrastructure and personnel – are scarce. Not...

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Social listening in infodemic management for public health emergencies: guidance on ethical considerations
8 April 2025

Social listening in infodemic management for public health emergencies: guidance on ethical considerations

This guidance document has been developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to guide governments, organizations and individuals seeking advice on...

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Emergency use of unproven clinical interventions outside clinical trials: ethical considerations
25 March 2025

Emergency use of unproven clinical interventions outside clinical trials: ethical considerations

This document is intended to provide policy-makers, authorities in charge of the prevention and management of a public health emergency, such as ministries...

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