rio declaration + ottawa charter

rio political declaration

adopted in 2011, a document expressing global political commitment to address health iinequities by implementing a social determinants of health approach

five action areas

to adopt better governance for health and development, promote participation in policy making and implemention, to further reorient the health sector towards reducing health ineuities, to strengthen global governance and collaboration, to monitor progress and increase accountability.

strategies in ottawa charter to reduce inequities

enable, mediate, advocate

enable

to make someone able to do, or be something. to give an individual or group the means or opportunities to do something.

how to enable?

improve health literacy, career guidance, education and training, involve them in decision-making.

mediating

to intercede, to act between parties with a view to reconcilling differences. form a connecting link or stage between two others.

how to mediate?

hold meetings, establish rules or procedures, active listening, empathy, ensure both sides make decsions and decide on solutions, facilitate agreement.

advocating

speak on behalf of another person. to plead for a cause or idea. to speak, or argue in favour of something.

how to advocate?

raise awareness, research, hold events, hold press conferences or debates

five action areas of ottawa charter

building healthy public policy, creating supportive environments, strengthening community actions, developing personal skills, and reorienting health services.

building healthy public policy

public policy developments that will address the priority issue. could involve creating laws, legislations that can help benefit indivduals health.

creating supportive environment

the social approach to benefitting health. Involves the community taking care of each other. aims to promote wellbeing and can involve providing support groups.

reorienting health services

involve having health care facilities changing and improving their organisation and work so total needs of individuals and patients can be recognised and met.

developing personal skills

individuals need to be committed to develop skills necessary to lead fulfilling, independent lives where they can make healthy choices.

strengthening community action

referes to empowering communites to take control of their health and wellbeing. if communities feel empowered, they’ll take control of their health, set priorities and plan to benefit health.

how does “to adopt better governance for health and development” achieve social and health equity?

Improved health policies, involving more government bodies and sectors, and fair governance can achieve social and health equity by addressing severe health issues with a top-down approach.

how does “to promote participation in policy making and implementation” achieve social and health equity?

Empowering communities in decision-making and policy implementation can promote social and health equity, as the most impacted individuals are more invested in these policies.

how does “to further reorientate the health sector towards reducing health inequities” achieve social and health equity?

The action aims to enhance healthcare accessibility and prioritize primary prevention strategies, thereby reducing social and health inequity by reorienting the health sector.

how does “to strengthen global governance and collaboration” achieve social and health equity?

Collaboration between international health organizations and government bodies can improve social and health equity by developing guidelines and ensuring access to financial and technical resources for countries in need.

how does “to monitor progress and increase accountability” achieve social and health equity?

Monitoring and measuring trends in health equity helps key stakeholders see where progress is being made and where it is not. This lets governments and health organizations focus on important areas to reduce health inequality.

ottawa charter

framework developed in 1968 by WHO, outlines five action areas and three basicc strategies for promoting health. Is considered as a global benchmark for health promotion and emphasizes a collaborative approach, focusing on enabling individuals to improve their health rather than just addressing disease.