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1 dic 2023 · Human rights are universal rights of all human beings, regardless of race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. The right to health and other health-related human rights are legally binding commitments enshrined in international human rights instruments.
This Policy on Disability is grounded in the principles set out in WHO’s Constitution, most notably that ‘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’.
27 nov 2002 · “Water is fundamental for life and health. The human right to water is indispensable for leading a healthy life in human dignity. It is a pre-requisite to the realization of all other human rights.” With those words, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Cultural and Social Rights today took the unprecedented step of agreeing on a “General Comment” on water as a human right. A ...
Cancer is a large group of diseases that can start in almost any organ or tissue of the body when abnormal cells grow uncontrollably, go beyond their usual boundaries to invade adjoining parts of the body and/or spread to other organs.
16 mag 2024 · The Global strategy came about as the world was reeling from the HIV and AIDS epidemic. Today, the number of people acquiring HIV has fallen by 38% since 2010 alone, due in part to the Strategy’s emphasis on eliminating STIs including HIV. As of March 2022, 60% of WHO Member States have included the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) in their ...
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being related to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion ...
30 set 2022 · All people have a right to health. No matter where people live, they should be able to get quality health care when they need it and that they can afford. People also need other things to stay healthy, such as safe, drinkable water and sanitation, food and housing. People also need access to information and education on health.
6 mar 2018 · The role of the WHO, through the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD), is to evaluate the impact of psychoactive substances on public health by evaluating their dependence producing properties and potential harm to health, as well as considering their potential medical benefits and therapeutic applications. The ECDD then makes ...
6 giu 2022 · Overview. “Protecting human rights, ethics and equity” is one of the 4 key principles of the WHO End TB Strategy. This is especially relevant for tuberculosis (TB), which is widespread among the most vulnerable and marginalized populations. This approach is fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its focus on ...
12 set 2023 · An estimated 5.4 million people worldwide are bitten by snakes each year with 1.8 to 2.7 million cases of envenomings. Around 81 410 to 137 880 people die each year because of snake bites, and around three times as many amputations and other permanent disabilities are caused by snakebites annually. Bites by venomous snakes can cause paralysis ...
