Principalist Approach To Health

A Principalist Approach to Global Health Problems
Due to globalization, health problems are becoming an international concern. When approaching global health problems, it is important to adopt the appropriate ethical outlook. The harm principle should be the main priority when dealing with issues of international concern. However, due to the vulnerable position the country in need is in, aiding countries may intentionally or unintentionally coerce them and harm them further. To prevent abuse of power and ensure solidarity, it is important to maintain transparency whenever decisions are made. In this paper, I will be arguing for a principalist approach to global health problems that uses the harm principle, autonomy, and transparency.
A principalist

The harm principle as the main priority allows it to override the other principles while ensuring that the goal of not harming and preventing harm is maintained in all ethical problems. The harm principle also provides the basis for actionwhile ensuring the primary priority is the safety of the citizens of the aiding country. The second priority is preventing further or future harm to vulnerable countries. Autonomy helps set the nature of the relationship between vulnerable and aiding countries. This prevents abuse of power and promotes independence. Autonomy also sets out the standard of aid provided to countries by setting out the goal of what the aid should provide to the vulnerable country. In situations of famine relief, aid provided should promote autonomy and prevent recurrent cycles of vulnerability. This can be achieved through skill development and education alongside food. Transparency helps ensures that vulnerable countries do not abuse vulnerable countries by ensuring all actions and decisions are made in concert with the vulnerable country. This is achieved through aiding countries placing an emphasis on humility, reciprocity, and community engagement in decision-making. When addressing ethical issues, specifically in global health, the ultimate concern should always be the needs of the vulnerable