The idea that health is a human right was articulated in the United Nation’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, created over 50 years ago at the inception of the organization. This idea is of pivotal importance in the development of the science of global health. Medical, public health, and nursing students need to be aware of the impact they can make on the global health in the future.

Essential Health Information: Is there a Right of Access?

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