ACTION: Promote the right to health as an intrinsic pillar of our broader human rights.

 Respecting our right to health means respecting our rights to access safe drinking water, clean air, good nutrition, quality housing, decent working conditions, and freedom from violence and discrimination. “My health, my right.“ World health Day 2024


Promote the right to health as an intrinsic pillar of our broader human rights.


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