This is a very important book, coming as it does after the Covid epidemic, during which every aspect of the right to health was emasculated by States, egged on by Big Pharma. It is indeed necessary that the right to health needs to be asserted again. The book is indeed timely. It rightly begins with the notion of dignity, the basis of all Human Rights and covers all aspects of the right to health. Pedagogic in its style, written in simple legal language, with elaborate footnotes, it is useful for activists and academics alike. Authored by Larry Gostin, Lisa Forman and Andrés Constantin, leading academics in the field of health, it is a must for the libraries of all practitioners of the right to health. -- Anand Grover, former UN Special Rapporteur on the right to health (20082014) 'This exceptional book is written with passion, clarity and moral courage, affirming that, at its core, the right to health enshrines our dignity as humans. The authors challenge us to confront exclusion, and to do so with humanity and hope, while insisting that rights are not abstractions, but lifelines for those of us most in need. A book of powerful, informative and timely advocacy. -- Justice Edwin Cameron, Former Justice of the Constitutional Court of South Africa An extremely powerful read produced at a time when the right to health is tested in different countries and regions of the world. It is clear that this is a must read for policymakers, legal scholars, health providers and practitioners who must protect the right to health and reduce the risks that individuals are subjected to. Accountability must be high on the agenda if we are to realise the right to health for all in our lifetime. -- Malebona Precious Matsoso, Former Director-General of South Africas National Department of Health, South Africa This is a timely, lucid, and deeply informed exploration of the right to health. It brings legal principles and practical realities into productive dialogue, showing how the right to health can guide law, policy, and practice in a rapidly changing world. An essential contribution for scholars, advocates, and policymakers alike. -- Paul Hunt, Former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, Emeritus Professor, University of Essex, UK At a time of profound global health challenges, this book reminds us that the right to health offers both a compass and a call to action. It challenges governments, institutions, and societies to uphold accountability, solidarity, and hope in the pursuit of health for all. An essential reading for todays global leaders. -- Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand At a time when inequality, environmental, political and social threats challenge global health, this book reminds us that the right to health is not just a legal norm, it is a call to action. The book reminds us of the long history of humanity fighting for the recognition and application of these rights, expanding their scope and reinforcing the internal instruments that guarantee them. It also provides a compelling roadmap for advancing justice, solidarity, and well-being in every context, recognizing that there will be setbacks, but they are the highest expression of our common and dignified destiny. -- Mirta Roses Periago, Former Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), USA
