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1 de dic. de 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.
El proceso de examen de un acuerdo internacional de estas características sobre prevención, preparación y respuesta frente a pandemias estuvo impulsado por los Estados Miembros de la OMS, que también lo están dirigiendo y serán los que tomen las decisiones al respecto. En diciembre de 2021, en una reunión extraordinaria de la Asamblea de ...
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’.
18 de mar. de 2023 · Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose of the used tissue immediately into a closed bin and wash your hands. Clean and disinfect surfaces frequently, especially those which are regularly touched, such as door handles, faucets and phone screens.
22 de oct. de 2020 · Gaming disorder is defined in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as a pattern of gaming behavior (“digital-gaming” or “video-gaming”) characterized by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities to the extent that gaming takes precedence over other ...
15 de abr. de 2024 · Ensuring access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services upholds the dignity, rights and well-being of people worldwide. When people have control over their sexuality and reproduction, they can fully participate in social, economic and political spheres. Sexual and reproductive health also impacts environmental sustainability.
The right to health for Indigenous Peoples includes four essential, interrelated elements: availability, accessibility, acceptability and quality: Availability: Refers to the need for a sufficient quantity of functioning health facilities, goods and services for all. Indigenous Peoples often live in areas where health facilities lack staff ...
12 de sept. de 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 ...
1 de dic. de 2020 · 1 December is World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. The day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS ...
Also, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Article 2.2 and Article12, recognizes the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental