Traditional medical practices in medical treatment
Failure to recognize or allow use of traditional medical practices

Type of entry: Potential Violation

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Related Terms:

Other Related Terms (keywords):

  • Indigenous peoples
  • Special groups

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)(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;

15(1)(a): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(a) To take part in cultural life;

15(1)(b): The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:

    (b) To enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications;

15(1)(c): 1. The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone:
(c) To benefit from the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.


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