should universal health care be considered a human right?
should universal health care be considered a human right?
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All countries have some form of health care provision, although how it is delivered and its costs vary - the U.K. for example has a universal system based on taxation and free at the point of delivery. There are however increasingly areas of health which are excluded from public healthcare services, such as those for cosmetic or non-essential purposes. If you would like further support on this subject from someone experienced and practicing within healthcare, please feel free to get in touch.
29 December 2012
Yes, Universal healthcare should be considered a fundamental human right. Article 25 of the Universal Human Rights (UDHR) recognises the right to health and medical care as essential to human dignity. The World Health Organisation (WHO) , further asserts that healthcare access is critical to achieving equity and social justice.
From an ethical standpoint, denying healthcare based on socioeconomic status perpetuates inequality, as health is foundational to education, employment and quality of life. Economically, universal systems, for example, the United Kingdom :- NHS, demonstrate cost efficiency and better public health outcomes in comparison to privatised models.
In conclusion, Universal healthcare aligns with Human Rights principles , ethical obligations and pragmatic governance.
Main References:
United Nations , (UDHR, 1948)
WHO Constitution ( 1948)
NHS Scotland (Public Health Outcomes)
03 June 2025
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