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World Trade Organization activity for health services
1Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium.
World Hospitals and Health Services : the Official Journal of the International Hospital Federation
|September 29, 2012
Summary
The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) is crucial for global health policy, necessitating WTO negotiations on health service trade commitments among its members.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- International Trade Law
- Global Health Governance
Background:
- The rise of global trade necessitates international agreements for health services.
- The World Trade Organization (WTO) plays a key role in regulating international trade.
- Health services are increasingly recognized as a tradable service globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the significance of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) for health policy.
- To analyze how GATS addresses health-related services.
- To review current GATS negotiations and member commitments concerning health services.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of GATS and health policy.
- Analysis of WTO documents and member statements.
- Comparative study of existing GATS commitments in health services.
Main Results:
- GATS has significant implications for national health policies and universal health coverage.
- Specific GATS provisions and classifications impact the scope of health service trade.
- Current negotiations reveal varying levels of member commitment and differing approaches to health service liberalization.
Conclusions:
- Urgent need for comprehensive GATS negotiations to ensure health policy space.
- Members must clarify commitments to balance trade liberalization with public health goals.
- International cooperation is vital for equitable access to health services globally.
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