A Study on Government Laws and Regulations that Do not Facilitate Public Access to Drugs and Vaccines during Public Health Emergency.

Abstract

The world is currently facing public health problems due to emerging diseases. Current laws, rules, and regulations of the State may, partially or totally, not be conducive to dealing with public health emergencies and for many agencies from the public sector, private sector, and civil society to fulfill their obligations, including public access to drugs and vaccines in a public health emergency. To achieve prevention, supervision, and response to current and future emerging problems the State should operate nationwide with good public governance. State agencies should cooperate and coordinate to improve efficiency in their operations and public service provisions. This principle also applies to a local administrative organization.

Keywords: laws and regulations, access to vaccines, public health emergency, COVID-19

JEL Classification: K10