Legal Issues in Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Perspective

Abstract

The Indian system of safeguarding an individual's health has a lengthy history. It has gained notoriety across the globe in the field of medical systems. The commercialization of medications and the medical profession, along with the passage of time and advancements in science and technology, enhanced the duty of physicians and contributed to the daily rise in medical negligence lawsuits. The government has established a number of committees to examine public health-related issues, and these committees have produced a number of suggestions aimed at enhancing India's healthcare system. The world came to understand that one of every person's most basic necessities is their health. The right to health is recognised by almost all human rights treaties. In addition to the obvious absence of disease, the term "health" also refers to the availability of sufficient medical treatment and facilities, which not only guard against illness but also guarantee the support of a robust labour force that is necessary for economic growth. Therefore, health is more than just the absence of illness or disability; it is a state of total physical, mental, and social well-being. The International Bill of Rights and the United Nations both recognize the right to health as an international right. Every State in the globe is required by the UN Charter to fulfil certain obligations to accomplish the goal, and in this regard, governments must cooperate with the UN Organisation in both solo and collective acts.