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Aslani S, Seyed Mousavi M S, Hajipour Kondroud A. The Position of the Right to Health in the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Challenges of this Organization in Guaranteeing Health Rights. MLJ 2023; 17 (58) :105-123
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1- Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law and Theology, Islamic Azad University, Tbriz, Iran.
2- Basic Sciences Department, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
3- Law Department, Faculty of Law, Islamic Azad University, Urmia Branch, Urmia, Iran.
2- Basic Sciences Department, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
3- Law Department, Faculty of Law, Islamic Azad University, Urmia Branch, Urmia, Iran.
Abstract:
Background and Aim: One of the main infrastructures of the right to life, which is one of the clear examples of human rights, is the right to health and hygiene, which is known as the basis for the realization of other generations of human rights at the world level. In this way, human health can affect the enjoyment of other rights and be affected by indifference and violation of other human rights standards.
Methods: This research is theoretical and the research method is descriptive-analytical. The method of collecting information is library-based and it is done by referring to documents, books and articles.
Ethical Considerations: In all stages of writing the present research, while respecting the originality of the texts, honesty and trustworthiness have been observed.
Results: The United Nations and the World Health Organization, as a general and specialized international organization, have been successful in many of their missions and goals in the field of human health, and in those subjects and areas where the goals or the World Health Organization have the opportunity to achieve or advance. Obstacles to the realization of these ideals should be looked for in poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, stagnation, corruption, discrimination and lack of democracy in some societies and countries.
Conclusion: In order to overcome the problems ahead, the World Health Organization should gradually encourage the governments to interact and cooperate to improve the level of human health in order to achieve its high and humane goals faster.
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Aslani S, Seyed Mousavi MS, Hajipour Kondroud A. The Position of the Right to Health in the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Challenges of this Organization in Guaranteeing Health Rights. Medical Law Journal. 2023; 17(58): e10.
Methods: This research is theoretical and the research method is descriptive-analytical. The method of collecting information is library-based and it is done by referring to documents, books and articles.
Ethical Considerations: In all stages of writing the present research, while respecting the originality of the texts, honesty and trustworthiness have been observed.
Results: The United Nations and the World Health Organization, as a general and specialized international organization, have been successful in many of their missions and goals in the field of human health, and in those subjects and areas where the goals or the World Health Organization have the opportunity to achieve or advance. Obstacles to the realization of these ideals should be looked for in poverty, illiteracy, unemployment, stagnation, corruption, discrimination and lack of democracy in some societies and countries.
Conclusion: In order to overcome the problems ahead, the World Health Organization should gradually encourage the governments to interact and cooperate to improve the level of human health in order to achieve its high and humane goals faster.
Please cite this article as:
Aslani S, Seyed Mousavi MS, Hajipour Kondroud A. The Position of the Right to Health in the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Challenges of this Organization in Guaranteeing Health Rights. Medical Law Journal. 2023; 17(58): e10.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2022/12/10 | Accepted: 2023/03/18
Received: 2022/12/10 | Accepted: 2023/03/18
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