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Background paper
12th October 2023
Health, climate change and ethics – an overview
An overview paper identifying where key ethical issues are arising in efforts to respond to the health impacts of climate change.
The environment & health
Climate
Global health
Public health
Policy briefing
17th March 2020
Ethical considerations in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
This rapid policy briefing outlines ethical principles that must be considered when developing public health measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global health
Public health
COVID-19
Report
28th January 2020
Research in global health emergencies: ethical issues
Research conducted during emergencies plays a crucial role in supporting the immediate response, as well as learning for the future.
Global health
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24th April 2002
The ethics of research related to healthcare in developing countries
This report tackles the inequalities that exist between developed and developing countries in relation to externally sponsored research.
Global health
Biological and health data