Health financing in the context of the right to health 2012, para. 59d (iii)
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[The Special Rapporteur urges States to take the following steps in order to pool funds for health:] Ensure that benefits under social health insurance programmes include a minimum set of health goods and services and are available and universally accessible based on need. Benefits packages must: Include essential medicines and generic drugs in order to ensure access to safe, effective and affordable medicines.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
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Special Procedures' report
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Equality & Inclusion
Health
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All
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2012
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2012), A/67/302, para. 59d (iii).