Public health, insufficient expenditure
Or disproportionate investment of resources

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Broader Terms:

See ESC right:

Health, physical and mental

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.


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