Abstract

Health equity is a fundamental concept in public health and community health nursing, central to achieving justice and fairness in health care systems. It transcends mere equality, aiming not just for equal access to health services but for fair opportunities for all individuals to achieve their highest possible level of health. As we delve into health equity, it’s important to explore its meaning, challenges, and strategies for advancement. Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. This involves addressing disparities in health outcomes by considering and eliminating barriers related to socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, gender, geography, and other social determinants of health. Unlike health equality, which focuses on providing the same resources to i u everyone, health equity recognizes that different people require different resources and support to achieve similar health outcomes.