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LoginQatar Reaffirms Human Dignity as a Fundamental Principle of Its Health Policies
Geneva, June 17 (QNA) - The State of Qatar affirmed that safeguarding human dignity constitutes a fundamental principle of its health policies, based on its firm belief that the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health is a right guaranteed to everyone without discrimination.
This came in the statement of the State of Qatar delivered on Wednesday by Second Secretary at the Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Hamad Mohammed Al Suwaidi, during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to health, as part of the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council being held in Geneva.
In its statement, the State of Qatar stressed its continued efforts to develop a comprehensive, people-centered healthcare system that ensures access to high-quality health services while respecting privacy, autonomy, informed consent, and equality in access to healthcare.
Al Suwaidi noted that the State of Qatar attaches special importance to the underlying determinants of health, including social, economic, and environmental factors, and works to strengthen social protection and improve quality of life in a manner that positively reflects on the health of all members of society.
He explained that the Patients' Rights and Responsibilities Charter, adopted by Qatar's Ministry of Public Health, sets out a comprehensive framework for healthcare that guarantees patients access to safe, high-quality care without discrimination, while preserving their dignity and privacy.
He also noted that the charter obliges patients to cooperate with medical staff and respect the regulations of healthcare facilities.
He reaffirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to cooperating with the international community to promote the right to health and safeguard human dignity, ensuring that no one is left behind. (QNA)
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