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The Role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Realizing the Right to Health in the International Community
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Seyedeh Masoumeh Mousavi Shamami *1    , Mohammad Setayeshpour1 |
| 1- Department of International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Qom, Qom, Iran. |
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Abstract: (573 Views) |
Background and Aim: Today, one of the most effective elements of human life is the right to personal health. The right to health has a solid position in human rights documents and international custom and it can be called as a determining element for the realization of other human rights. The establishment of the World Health Organization, as the most specialized institution in the field of health, is the result of efforts in the international community.
Methods: The method used in this article is descriptive-analytical and the tool for collecting data and information is based on the library method.
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 main role of the World Health Organization is to guide and coordinate health programs at the international level and its goal is to achieve the highest possible level of health for all people in the world in many cases, the performance of the World Health Organization is affected by its structure and the legal insufficiency of some of its elements. Despite the positive activities it had in the past, this organization is facing challenges with the emergence of new widespread diseases.
Conclusion: Conclusion: In order to succeed in the existing challenges, the World Health Organization should try to bring the human society to the expected level of health by increasing the awareness of the community of nations and encouraging countries to cooperate on improving the level of global health. |
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| Keywords: World Health Organization, Right to Health, International Human Rights System, Initial Commitment, Fundamental Human Rights |
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Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2023/08/3 | Accepted: 2023/11/21 | Published: 2024/01/14
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