Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural rights (Protocol of San Salvador)

Article 10.2

In order to ensure the exercise of the right to health, the States Parties agree to recognize health as a public good and, particularly, to adopt the following measures to ensure that right:

Article 10.2.a

Primary health care, that is, essential health care made available to all individuals and families in the community;

Article 10.2.b

Extension of the benefits of health services to all individuals subject to the State's jurisdiction;

Article 10.2.c

Universal immunization against the principal infectious diseases;

Article 10.2.e

Education of the population on the prevention and treatment of health problems,

Article 10.2.f

Satisfaction of the health needs of the highest risk groups and of those whose poverty makes them the most vulnerable.

Article 15.3

The States Parties hereby undertake to accord adequate protection to the family unit and in particular:

Article 15.3.a

To provide special care and assistance to mothers during a reasonable period before and after childbirth;