Immunisation policies not enacted
Or severe shortcomings in implementation of

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Children
  • Inoculation
  • Special groups
  • Vaccination

See ESC right:

Disease, prevention, treatment and control

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)(c): 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:

    (c) The prevention, treatment and control of epidemic, endemic, occupational and other diseases;

Related Documents:

Convention on the Rights of the Child


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