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VOL. 7, ISSUE 1 (2022)
The rights to health care and the principle of non-discrimination in Nigeria
Authors
Rasheed A A, Tijani W O, Ikemezie M I, Igbo S I, Igwe J A
Abstract
The menace of violation of the Fundamental Rights to Healthcare of patients by healthcare providers are common occurrence in Nigeria. This continues on incremental scale due to lack of information and acute ignorance of the patients and the society in general regarding their Health Rights. This paper seeks the review of the principle of non-discrimination as it applies to the Rights to Health care from the Nigeria context. The following sub-themes were reviewed: discrimination, principle of non-discrimination, Rights to Health care in Nigeria. The paper concludes that the principle of non-discrimination and the Fundamental Rights to health care are integral part of Nigeria Health systems as enshrined in the National constitution and the National Health Act despite cases of negligence and abuse from health care providers.
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Pages:26-29
How to cite this article:
Rasheed A A, Tijani W O, Ikemezie M I, Igbo S I, Igwe J A "The rights to health care and the principle of non-discrimination in Nigeria ". International Journal of Advanced Research and Development, Vol 7, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 26-29
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