[Inequity in health affects the development in Peru]

Area of Science:

• Public Health Policy
• Health Economics
• Human Rights in Health

Context:

• Global health disparities persist despite the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948).
• The Alma-Ata conference highlighted issues like insufficient funding and inadequate national health system development.
• The introduction of market-based health models since the 1980s has exacerbated inequalities.

Purpose:

• To analyze the persistent inequalities in exercising the right to health in Peru.
• To identify the root causes of health sector underdevelopment and inequality in Peru.
• To propose essential elements for a successful and equitable health reform in Peru.

Summary:

• Peru's health sector exhibits limited progress, significant inequality, and restricted development participation.
• Historical policies have been insufficient, missing opportunities for economic growth that could fund health initiatives.
• Key challenges include inadequate prioritization, insufficient funding, and inconsistent national health system structures.

Impact:

• Successful health reform necessitates a consensus on state policy and a modern, equitable social security funding system.
• Addressing systemic inconsistencies is crucial for achieving equality and fostering development in Peru's health sector.
• Recommendations aim to guide policy towards universal health coverage and improved health outcomes.