The World Bank and other international organizations acted unethically by placing limitations on how they could provide humanitarian aid. This is due to the fact that the majority of Latin American nations have developed a plan to improve the health of their citizens. With countries like Columbia putting the right to healthcare in their constitution in 1991, their healthcare systems were well-established. Chile did not fall behind, with its social health insurance scheme covering more than 17 million people. Despite their efforts, some of these nations still struggle to provide their residents with proper medical care (Armada et al., 2001).
Nonetheless, it is unethical for international bodies to impose restrictions that might alter the current health systems in Latin America. If they have to offer humanitarian assistance, then they should have programs that are compatible with the present systems in the particular countries. The responsibility of providing health care to the people of Latin America is with their governments. A good example is Columbia; the countries affordable and lucrative healthcare system has been applauded by the World Health Organization. However, there are problems such as corruption, mismanagement, and misappropriation of funds that scale down the efforts to offer adequate health care in other Latin American states. This is why most international bodies come with restrictions.
Most international aids often come in exchange for something of interest in the affected countries. For example, the World Bank can offer to help a nation with humanitarian assistance with an agreement that by the time it is done, the country’s political instability should have settled. This is reasonable and socially responsible because the aim of the international body is to restore peace and cohesion for the benefit of the people. It can only be bad if the international organizations have objectives that target making profits from the situation in the countries.
Reference
Armada, F., Muntaner, C., & Navarro, V. (2001). Health and social security reforms in Latin America: the convergence of the World Health Organization, the World Bank, and transnational corporations. International Journal of Health Services, 31(4), 729-768.
