The right to health in the Republic of Moldova: analysis of the legal framework and practical challenges

The right to health is recognized as a fundamental enforceable right. In recent decades, more and more countries have guaranteed, through constitutional norms, this fundamental right and have ratified most of the international conventions in this field. In reality, however, the medical system, both in the Republic of Moldova and in other states, faces challenges such as the corrupt system, unequal access to quality medical services or non-respect of patient rights. However, public policies aimed at popularizing free and equal access to medical services constitute a good practice for achieving full respect for this very important right.