Advancing Health Equity for the Disadvantaged: The Transformative Role of Social Work in Bridging the Gap

• Published in: Social work & society Vol. 22; no. 1
• Main Authors: Anoop C Choolayil, Dilip G Diwakar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Social Work & Society 01.12.2024
• Subjects: Disadvantaged Communities; Health Equity; Obstacles; Palestinian Refugees; Social Workers

The constitution of the World Health Organisation (1946) endorses the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental right. The commitment to the right to health has always been a global priority. The Alma Ata declaration affirmed the global commitment to “the right to health” and the need f...