Most people in the developing and underdeveloped Countries are not aware that good health service is their right. The Alma Ata declaration in USSR, dated September 6-12, 1978 was one of the best things that ever happened to the world. The Conference strongly reaffirms that health is a fundamental human right. Health according to W.H.O is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not just/merely an absence of disease or infirmity.
It is good to imagine for our government how we want things
to be done appropriately to ensure health for all in the real sense and not
just political propaganda. Checking blood pressures, blood sugar, etc. in
markets and public places during the election period is good, but it is not the
best practice. It is very important to let people know that it is the responsibility
of government to ensure equal and unfettered access to quality health service.
There are numerous villages all over Nigeria that are in
need of primary health care while they are ignorant of their rights, it is also
the responsibility of a responsible Government both local and National to
enlighten the people about their fundamental right to good, equitable and
quality health care services. People die
of preventable diseases in Nigeria and other African countries because of greed
and lack of respect for the common man.
The height of the violation of the fundamental human right
to health is the rate at which politicians travel abroad to developed countries
like United States of America for medical attention. I keep asking if setting
up standard, efficient and world class Hospitals in Nigeria and other African
Countries is “Rocket Science”. I do not believe it is. It is just simple dedication
and seriousness from Government and Healthcare providers.
In conclusion, as the citizens ask for power supply, water
and other factors that also affect their health we should learn to ask and
fight for better health facilities that are accessible, equitable, brags of
best practice and affordable. On this note, I say Carpe diem and occupy the
locals with the fundamental health right campaign.
References: Images from Access to health info.
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