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Medical apartheid in Palestine
Yazid Barhoush1, Joseph J Amon1
1Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Global Public Health
|April 23, 2023
Summary
This study explores how Israeli policies create "medical apartheid," impacting Palestinian access to healthcare and human rights. It highlights systemic discrimination and health inequalities faced by Arab residents.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- International Human Rights Law
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Apartheid is recognized as a crime against humanity under international law.
- Medical apartheid describes systemic racial discrimination in healthcare.
- Inequalities in healthcare access, availability, acceptability, and quality are key characteristics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine Israeli policies and practices through the lens of medical apartheid.
- To assess the impact of these policies on the right to health for Arab residents in Palestinian territories.
- To analyze the systematic oppression and human rights violations within the healthcare system.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of medical apartheid and relevant legal frameworks.
- Analysis of data on attacks against Palestinian healthcare infrastructure and personnel.
- Examination of government data on referrals to specialized healthcare services.
Main Results:
- Israeli policies and practices contribute to a system of medical apartheid.
- Systematic oppression and human rights violations are evident in healthcare delivery.
- Significant inequalities in healthcare access and quality for Palestinian Arab residents are documented.
Conclusions:
- Israeli policies constitute a form of medical apartheid, violating the right to health.
- The findings underscore the need for international scrutiny of healthcare discrimination.
- Addressing medical apartheid is crucial for realizing health equity in the region.
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