Health as a Human Right

Health as a Human Right

Overview

• "The right to the highest attainable standard of health." according to WHO (1946).

Legal Obligations of States

• Create a legal obligation to ensure:

  • Access to timely, acceptable, and affordable (TAA) health care.

  • Care that is of appropriate quality.

Right-Based Approach

• Requires health policies and programs to prioritize assistance for those in need.

• Ensures that health rights are enjoyed without discrimination based on (RAE):

  • Race

  • Age

  • Ethnicity

  • Any other status