Right to health in conflict situations 2013, para. 25
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Persons who require continuous care have particular health needs which, if unaddressed, can increase unnecessary deaths during conflict. For example, treatment interruption and lack of availability of treatment may render people living with HIV, tuberculosis and cancer, more vulnerable to ill-health. The lack of availability of medication and psychosocial services can likewise prove especially detrimental to mental health patients, some of whom may require continuous treatment.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Health
Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Health, Report to the UNGA (2013), A/68/297, para. 25.