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Arush Lal, PhD
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💼 Pandemics Advisor - The Elders

📝 Visiting Fellow - LSE Health

Researching global health policy, diplomacy, and architecture reform.

Advocating for health equity and resilience via UHC & GHS.

Views my own.

https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/dr-arush-lal
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Arush Lal, PhD @arushlal.bsky.social · Dec 8
📢 New paper out in Health Policy & Planning!

In today’s fragmented world, global health needs more than piecemeal reform.

This study examines how diplomacy & governance can build a more coherent global health architecture – through the lens of aligning GHS & UHC.

🔗: doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czaf086
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What began as a crisis of resources now risks becoming a crisis of direction for global health governance.

My latest op-ed argues for the World Health Assembly to initiate a time-bound, member state-led process to unify fragmented global health architecture reforms.

blogs.lse.ac.uk/globalhealth...
It is time for a World Health Assembly resolution on global health architecture reform - LSE Global Health
Ahead of this week’s World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board meeting, Dr Arush Lal (Visiting Fellow, LSE Health) argues for the adoption of a resolution to support coordination of fragmented g...
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February 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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📣New research in Health Policy & Planning by @arushlal.bsky.social examines how diplomacy & governance can build a more coherent global health architecture – through the lens of aligning GHS & UHC.

🔗 Read in full: bit.ly/4q4X1WV
January 7, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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Repairing Global Health Security at the Humanitarian Frontline

Reorienting the global preparedness system to include humanitarian settings requires conceptual and operational shifts

@thinkglobalhealth.org

www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/repa...
Repairing Global Health Security at the Humanitarian Frontline | Think Global Health
Reorienting the global preparedness system to include humanitarian settings requires conceptual and operational shifts
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Delighted to share that I’ve been appointed a Visiting Fellow @lsehealthpolicy.bsky.social!

I’ll be focusing on the politics of health diplomacy and global health architecture reform in an era of overlapping crises. 🌍

If this sounds interesting, let’s collaborate ⬇️

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December 22, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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ELDERS’ STATEMENT | Elders warn against bilateral pandemic deals that could impact multilateral cooperation

Decisions taken now will determine whether all people are protected from pandemic threats.

Read the statement here:
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Elders’ Statement | 21.11.2025 Elders warn against bilateral pandemic deals that could impact multilateral cooperation Elders’ Statement | 21.11.2025 “Parallel systems created through bilateral agreements should not undermine the foundations of global preparedness and response being built at the multilateral level. Once multilateralism is hollowed out, it is hard to rebuild...Decisions taken now will determine whether the world can build a future of shared safety and collective action, and whether all people are protected from pandemic threats.” Read in full via theelders.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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ELDERS’ STATEMENT | Gaza “ceasefire” rings hollow as all Palestinians face security catastrophe

“The Elders condemn Israel’s continued military attacks and obstruction of aid in Gaza, two months after the ceasefire agreed.”

Read the statement in full: theelders.org/news/gaza-ce...
Elders’ Statement | 11.12.2025 Gaza “ceasefire” rings hollow as all Palestinians face security catastrophe Elders’ Statement | 11.12.2025 ISRAEL/PALESTINE “Palestinians in Gaza have little sense that the ceasefire is working. Their suffering risks increasing even further if the current process fails. Without targeted measures against extremists on both sides, progress towards a just and lasting peace will remain out of reach.” Read in full via theelders.org
December 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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The Israeli military killed six Palestinians, including a baby, who were in a school that sheltered displaced people in Gaza City on Friday.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Israeli troops kill six Palestinians sheltering in Gaza school, say hospital chiefs
Attack brings total number of Palestinians killed by Israel to 401 since October ceasefire took effect
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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This #UHCDay, @katribertram.bsky.social and I argue that UHC offers a unifying vision to underpin global health reform efforts — advancing sovereignty, equity & resilience.

Without shared direction, reform risks stalling in fragmentation and fatigue.

Our op-ed out now @ihpnetwork.bsky.social ⬇️
December 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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👏 "As a new #UHC Knowledge Hub is launched..., #globalhealth reform initiatives should align behind UHC as a country-led, sustainable global health model if they want to stay relevant." ‼️
@katribertram.bsky.social @arushlal.bsky.social
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Global health architecture reform must be anchored in UHC
As a new UHC Knowledge Hub is launched in Japan ahead of international UHC Day, global health reform initiatives should align behind UHC as a country-led, sustainable global health model if they want ...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Global health architecture reform must be anchored in UHC www.internationalhealthpolicies.org/featured-art... Feat article by @arushlal.bsky.social & @katribertram.bsky.social #UHCDay
Global health architecture reform must be anchored in UHC
As a new UHC Knowledge Hub is launched in Japan ahead of international UHC Day, global health reform initiatives should align behind UHC as a country-led, sustainable global health model if they want ...
www.internationalhealthpolicies.org
December 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
arushlal.bsky.social
📢 New paper out in Health Policy & Planning!

In today’s fragmented world, global health needs more than piecemeal reform.

This study examines how diplomacy & governance can build a more coherent global health architecture – through the lens of aligning GHS & UHC.

🔗: doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czaf086
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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An important moment for #UHC and our community. Many of my fabulous colleagues will be there, stay tuned for more soon 😉 @robyates123.bsky.social @arushlal.bsky.social #globalhealth
p4hnetwork.bsky.social P4H Network @p4hnetwork.bsky.social · Dec 3
UHC High-level Forum takes place 6 Dec 2025 in Tokyo, hosted by Japan, @who.int & World Bank.
The event will launch the UHC Knowledge Hub and feature the UHC Global Monitoring Report 2025, National Health Compacts & high-level discussions.

🔴 Livestream: youtube.com/live/j0jwIIY...
[English] UHC High-Level Forum 2025
YouTube video by 厚生労働省 / Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
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December 3, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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As climate crisis accelerates, it’s the Global South that will be most impacted

Pakistan’s Punjab province hit by 'biggest flood in its history'

www.theguardian.com/world/video/...
Pakistan’s Punjab province hit by 'biggest flood in its history' – video
Fears of disease as more than 1,400 villages under water after three large rivers overflow their banks
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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🎓 I’m beyond grateful (and admittedly a little overwhelmed) to share that I’ve officially completed and defended my PhD — with no corrections!

📘 Full thesis: etheses.lse.ac.uk/4906/
August 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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🎓 I’m beyond grateful (and admittedly a little overwhelmed) to share that I’ve officially completed and defended my PhD — with no corrections!

📘 Full thesis: etheses.lse.ac.uk/4906/
August 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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They recovered over 180 bullet shells at the CDC. Debris from shattered glass is still being cleaned up. I am completely stunned at how quickly the news cycle has moved on. This was an act of terrorism targeting public health experts, and the response seems to be a collective shrug.
August 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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🚨 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 ‘𝐁𝐢𝐠, 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥’

Read @arushlal.bsky.social 's latest op-ed in @thebulletin.org outlining how short-sighted and dangerous cutting funding to programmes like #Medicare will be to Americans.

Read the full article here 👉 bit.ly/409xctS

#PandemicPreparedness
July 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Deep sigh

Pepfar would focus on “creation of new markets for American drugs and technologies”

@stephanienolen.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/h...
U.S. Quietly Drafts Plan to End Program That Saved Millions From AIDS
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July 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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The recently passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill” is dangerous and shortsighted.

My latest op-ed in the @thebulletin.org outlines how — by gutting crucial programs like Medicaid — this legislation makes Americans more vulnerable to the next pandemic.

🔗: thebulletin.org/2025/07/fewe...
Fewer clinics, unhealthier people, less warning: The ‘big, beautiful bill’ will make the US less prepared for pandemics
The so-called "big, beautiful bill" will lead to millions of fewer people having health coverage in the United States. It will make the country less prepared to detect and respond to a future pandemic...
thebulletin.org
July 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Fewer clinics, unhealthier people, less warning: The 'big, beautiful bill' will make the US less prepared for pandemics.

Read the full story by @arushlal.bsky.social. ⬇️
Fewer clinics, unhealthier people, less warning: The ‘big, beautiful bill’ will make the US less prepared for pandemics
The so-called "big, beautiful bill" will lead to millions of fewer people having health coverage in the United States. It will make the country less prepared to detect and respond to a future…
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July 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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“As infectious disease professionals, we must all continue to speak out and act up to hold our governments to account, advocating for restored protection of free speech, reinstatement of investments in science and healthcare, and a return to just and evidence-based policies, (1/4)
July 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
arushlal.bsky.social
The recently passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill” is dangerous and shortsighted.

My latest op-ed in the @thebulletin.org outlines how — by gutting crucial programs like Medicaid — this legislation makes Americans more vulnerable to the next pandemic.

🔗: thebulletin.org/2025/07/fewe...
Fewer clinics, unhealthier people, less warning: The ‘big, beautiful bill’ will make the US less prepared for pandemics
The so-called "big, beautiful bill" will lead to millions of fewer people having health coverage in the United States. It will make the country less prepared to detect and respond to a future pandemic...
thebulletin.org
July 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Vaccines have saved an estimated 154 million lives over the past 50 years. They remain one of our most powerful tools to prevent pandemics and protect communities.

At a time when global health institutions face growing threats, this legacy must be defended.

#VaccinesWork #GlobalHealthSecurity
theelders.bsky.social The Elders @theelders.bsky.social · Jun 26
Vaccines are vital to pandemic preparedness and saving lives. Disinformation and funding cuts to key global health initiatives threaten progress and deepen inequalities.

We must act now to restore trust and invest in equitable vaccine access for all.
"False narratives about vaccines are undermining trust in science and putting lives at risk. Vaccines remain a vital element of pandemic preparedness, prevention and response strategies." - Gro Harlem Brundtland, member of The Elders
June 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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After years of thinking, writing, rewriting — and rewriting again — it feels surreal to share that I’ve submitted my PhD thesis!

Title: "Hybrid norms and the politics of integration: evolving linkages between global health security and universal health coverage" ⬇️
June 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
arushlal.bsky.social
After years of thinking, writing, rewriting — and rewriting again — it feels surreal to share that I’ve submitted my PhD thesis!

Title: "Hybrid norms and the politics of integration: evolving linkages between global health security and universal health coverage" ⬇️
June 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM