Importance Of Health Economics In Protecting Transgender Health Rights In India
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 4
- 2 min read
Madhawi Pandey, Ph.D., National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi, Jharkhand
ABSTRACT
We all know that health economics is a broader term, and it comprises efficiency, effectiveness, and the production and consumption of healthcare facilities. It also extends to the study of the functioning of the health care system and behavior affecting health. Economics also tells us about equity and equality in terms of the allocation of resources. Therefore, the efficient allocation of health care facilities to all is the central objective for this topic. This is the particular aspect of health economics that the researcher wants to discuss regarding transgender health, because transgender individuals are the most vulnerable community in India. Transgender rights have been curtailed in different ways, and they are still struggling for their basic human rights. They suffer a lot, despite non-discriminatory policies and laws present nationally and internationally, they still face discrimination in availing proper health care. Still, health care is a neglected area for transgender individuals, and one of the basic human rights which are protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Therefore, to discuss the contribution of health economics is necessary to understand how economics can help protect health as a basic human right of transgender individuals. A study of the contribution of economics is necessary to bring futuristic change in the traditional setting of health care.
In this article, the whole topic is divided into four parts: human beings' capital, efficiency, policy formation, and equity. All this as an economic principle, how much influence does the policy formation for transgender individuals to achieve maximum benefit from limited and fragmented health care facilities? It is high time, and no one should be left behind from universal health coverage. In short, we can say that with the help of health economics, we can protect human rights and march towards an inclusive society.
Keywords: health economics, healthcare, transgender, human rights, accessing, non-discrimination.
