Abstract

Thomas Pogge presents a historical picture in terms of the unjust distribution of wealth around the world. Unjust structures contribute to the suffering and misery of people, especially in Third World countries, whose citizens do not have an easy access to quality but expensive medical treatment, thus putting them at a disadvantage. This paper looks into the problem of unequal resource distribution around the world, using the Capability Approach as lens, and proposes the notion of positive health as a right that will secure the welfare of people in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.