Explores the relationship between health and human rights issues, covering: links between health and human rights law; the meaning of "the right to health"; international governmental commitments and monitoring mechanisms; ethical issues; the impact of globalization; and health development work.

This publication explores the complex relationship between health and human rights issues. It discusses 25 key questions relating to this topic, such as: the links between health and human rights law; the meaning of "the right to health"; international governmental commitments and monitoring mechanisms; ethical issues; the impact of globalization; and health development work.