| dc.description.abstract | Health is a fundamental human right that has great impact on the full realisation
of other human rights including economic rights. In order to promote the health
of the people and to increase the productivity of the population in a more
sustainable way, there is need to do more than simply providing medical
facilities and preventing and treating ailments. There is a need to address the
injustices that occur in the relationships between the health service providers
and the patients. Crucially, there is a need to address the stigma and
discrimination, and all other health-related issues that hinder the full realisation
of the right to health of vulnerable members of society in Uganda. A human
rights-based approach to health is perhaps more likely to be effective,
inclusive, equitable, sustainable and efficient in addressing such obstacles than
other approaches. This approach calls for: a) recognition of the national and
international human rights framework; b) empowerment and active
participation of all stakeholders in all matters pertaining to their health; c)
accountability; d) equality and non-discrimination; and e) progressive
realisation of the right to health. Thus, human rights principles must guide the
analysis, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health
promotion programmes in Uganda. | en_US |
