Right to Health

June 15, 2020, Kathmandu A coronavirus resource booklet covering coronavirus control mechanism, prevention, and protection measures has been released by JuRI Nepal and partners. The resource book sheds light on the government work plan, and directive in coping with coronavirus pandemic. In the midst of pandemic, people can hardly have access to adequate information about the government's initiatives in dealing with the crisis. The resource book with four chapters focuses on context, COVID-19 related health services standards, including health service operation guideline, quarantine operation, relief packages government's approach to address special needs of the persons with disabilities and senior citizens....

1st December, 2020 Kathmandu National Network for ESCR Rights, and Justice and Rights Institute (JuRI) Nepal has produced a paper for advocacy in order for the people in need to ensure accessibility of quality public health particularly right to safe motherhood, and productive health. This also contributes in promotion of the state's responsive, and accountability in ensuring public health in the time of coronavirus pandemic. JuRI-Nepal looked at whether or not the Right to Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Act- 2075 (2018) is in line with the human rights standard. The organization also examined whether or not the Acts and...