ABSTRACT
Since the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on December 10, 1948, the international movement around the progressive recognition of basic rights inherent to the human condition has been growing in all societies, albeit at varying rates. In addition, the development of robust democracies with effective social and political institutions is a decisive factor for a new world order based on peace, multilateral cooperation, and sustainable development.
Democracy and human rights have also enabled us to view health as a collective goal of humanity and to implement transnational global health initiatives to improve health levels without looking at historically determined geographical boundaries. This implies the progressive consideration of a universal right to healthcare, that is, the right to access healthcare of appropriate quality.
However, the existence and implementation of a universal right to healthcare implies that other rights are also respected, namely the right to self-determination, privacy, and the universal principle of nondiscrimination. Specific measures should be implemented to implement this vast array of fundamental rights. These rights are especially valued in many contemporary societies since the feeling of relative justice contributes decisively to personal self-realization.
