HEALTH: The Only Wealth During COVID-19

Health is like money; we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.”- Josh Billings

The COVID-19 pandemic, a catastrophic event, has made the whole world realize the significance of good health, making it more valuable than money. Many countries’ inadequate response to this pandemic has revealed that health is often a neglected human right. These countries, including Pakistan, see the current outbreak as a crisis devoid of human rights considerations. Though the number of cases in Pakistan have reduced to a great extent, experts predict a devastating second wave due to negligence on the part of people. Pakistan’s efforts against the first wave of COVID cases were impressive; with the incorporation of the human rights approach into this, the situation will be even more promising.

Health – A Fundamental Human Right