Health care services, imbalances in provision of
Failure to rectify imbalances in the provision of health care services

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Informal settlements
  • Rural areas

See ESC right:

Health care services, access to

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

12(1): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

12(2)(d): The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for:
(d) The creation of conditions which would assure to all medical service and medical attention in the event of sickness.

Related Documents:

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination


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