Human rights and public health protection: an examination of Uganda’s response to the covid-19 pandemic
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Date
2023-11
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Kampala International University, School of law
Abstract
This study explored the connection between human rights and public health protection within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. It delved into the legal mechanisms and non-legal measures implemented to safeguard public health and how they impacted individual human rights. The research utilized both doctrinal and non-doctrinal methods. The doctrinal approach focused on legal materials, investigating international and national laws relevant to human rights and public health protection. Meanwhile, the non-doctrinal approach examined the interaction between law and society, analyzing decision-making processes and the experiences of those affected by the law. The study revealed that while certain international frameworks and declarations don't explicitly address pandemics, they indirectly contribute to safeguarding human rights and improving public health outcomes. It also found that the combination of non-legal measures and Uganda's legislative and institutional framework effectively managed various aspects of lockdown scenarios, including public health concerns. The study's recommendations include urging the Ugandan government to ensure that law enforcement agencies uphold human rights even during national crises. It also suggests involving civil society in the legislative process and emphasizes the importance of ongoing research to maintain updated insights into the study's subject matter.
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A dissertation submitted to the school of law in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a degree of Master of public international law of Kampala International University
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Human rights, Public health protection, Uganda’s response, Covid-19 pandemic