MoPH advocates for health rights – The Peninsula

MoPH advocates for health rights – The Peninsula

Doha, Qatar: To coincide with World Health Day 2024, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) advocates for health rights highlighting the right to be informed and treated with respect. 

The Ministry has highlighted that everyone deserves the right to healthcare services, including hospitals, medications, and preventive care, without facing discrimination. “It’s about more than treatment; it’s about care for all,” the Ministry said on the X platform.

“Your health rights are diverse and encompass various aspects of living a healthy life,” it added.

The theme for World Health Day 2024 is ‘My health, my right.’ According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), this theme aims to promote the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to health services, education and information. 

Through a social media campaign the Ministry is creating awareness and helping individuals take ownership of their health rights which requires collaboration between healthcare providers and patients.

By providing education, the Ministry highlights the importance of patient’s involvement in treatment plans.  Patients have the right to concise, complete, and easily understood information about their diagnosis and treatment options. “It’s vital to be informed and agree to the care you receive, ensuring treatments align with your values and preferences,” the Ministry has said.

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