The rule of law as a social determinant of health (Part 2)

Gaborone High Court. PIC. MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Gaborone High Court. PIC. MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Universal health coverage (UHC) is a target under the SDGs, but also serves as a platform that brings together diverse programmes and actions for health and development.

The realisation of UHC and the SDGs require collaborative partnerships across sectors of government, diverse stakeholders and communities to address the many seemingly intractable health and development challenges.

Appropriate legal frameworks are an essential tool in tackling these challenges and underpin efforts to advance health in the SDGs.

Editor's Comment
Let justice, not politics determine Salakae’s fate

“Justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done.”-Lord HewartHis decision was the correct one.The move neither proves guilt nor settles the serious allegations that have brought him to the doorstep of the Regional Magistrate’s Court.It does, however, recognise a basic principle of accountable government, that a minister facing criminal charges should not remain in a position that could create even...

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