How do human rights issues have an impact
on public health?
Accessibility to health resources is a basic human right. Implementation of human rights laws and the
providence of health facilities go hand in hand. Public health is defined as,
"The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the
organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private,
communities and individuals" – World Health Organization
A state compromising government and non-government organizations are responsible for providing
basic health care facilities to its people i.e. essential healthcare made universally accessible to humans
and acceptable to them.
Elements of Primary Healthcare:
Adequate supply of food
Clean water
Vaccination and immunization
Maternal and child healthcare
on public health?
Accessibility to health resources is a basic human right. Implementation of human rights laws and the
providence of health facilities go hand in hand. Public health is defined as,
"The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the
organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private,
communities and individuals" – World Health Organization
A state compromising government and non-government organizations are responsible for providing
basic health care facilities to its people i.e. essential healthcare made universally accessible to humans
and acceptable to them.
Elements of Primary Healthcare:
Adequate supply of food
Clean water
Vaccination and immunization
Maternal and child healthcare
