1.
Every individual shall have the right to enjoy the best attainable state of physical and mental health.
2.
States parties to the present Charter shall take the necessary measures to protect the health of their people and to ensure that they receive medical attention when they are sick.
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In force from 27-06-1981
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Section 16 of the African Charter on Human and people’s Rights/akn/cm/act/loi/undated/325-african-charter-on-human-and-people-s-rights
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