Access to Right to Health of Slum Dwellers in Public Health Emergency: A Critical Legal Analysis of Bangladesh

Abstract

The right to health is a universal human right it is not enjoyed by every group of people, especially slum dwellers. Right to health is a risk when there is a public health emergency. Slum dwellers are at particular risk in accessing their healthcare. Bangladesh is a densely populated country with lots of slums. This research aims to investigate whether the right to health is being ensured in Bangladesh for slum dwellers in public health emergencies. This is purely qualitative research based on primary and secondary data. The research aims to ensure legislative improvements and effective policy measures, considering public health emergencies faced by slum dwellers. Additionally, this research endeavors to contribute to the discourse on the intersection of law and public health in Bangladesh, advocating for more inclusive and effective legal measures to uphold the right to health for slum dwellers during public health emergencies.