Transcript Slide 1

ⓐ The preamble to the WHO Constitution defines
health "a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity". The preamble further states,
"The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard
of health is one of the fundamental rights of every
human being without distinction of race, religion,
political belief, economic or social condition.”
ⓑ Article 2 of the WHO Constitution defines health
as "the right of every human being to be healthy".
ⓒ The WHO Constitution does not refer to health as
a right.
ⓐ Health policy-making and programming are to be
guided by human rights standards and principles and
develop the capacity of duty-bearers to meet their
obligations, while empowering rights-holders to
effectively claim their rights.
ⓑ The elimination of all forms of discrimination is at the
core of a human rights-based approach.
ⓒ Since human rights issues are sensitive, information
should be kept confidential through the process of
health programming.
ⓐ Reviewing communications from individuals or
groups alleging violations of the right to health and
intervening, where appropriate, with Governments in
relation to alleged violations
ⓑ Conducting fact-finding country missions
ⓒ Meeting representatives from WHO twice a year to
discuss health-related issues of concern and draft
joint recommendations to countries
Answers: 1c; 2c; 3b; 4a; 5c; 6c; 7c; 8a; 9a; 10b; 11c; 12b; 13a; 14c; 15b; 16c; 17c; 18c; 19c; 20a