2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights(1948)
Article 25 - (1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living
adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family,
including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary
social services, and the right to security in the event of
unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other
lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.
(2) Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and
assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall
enjoy the same social protection.
3. Part IV of the Constitution-Directive Principles of State
Policy (DPSP) ensures social and economic justice to its
citizens. Therefore, directly or indirectly relates to
public policy in terms of health.
Fundamental Rights: Article 21 of the Constitution of
India guarantees a fundamental right to life & personal
liberty.
4. The right to health care implies a critical ethical
position against societies that don't provide
access to basic health care facilities.
It also criticizes legal systems that don't require
medical professionals to help in emergencies.
5. The right to health care is a universal right that
should be considered from both an individual and
societal perspective.
A healthy society is more cohesive, balanced, and
productive.
6. The World Health Organization (WHO)
Constitution states that the right to health is a
fundamental right for all humans, regardless of
race, religion, political belief, economic or social
condition.
The right to health also includes the right to
control one's own health and body, including
access to sexual and reproductive information and
7. The right to health includes the right to
access to safe water and sanitation, healthy
occupational and environmental conditions,
and health-related education.
