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Geneva, 21 November 2007--
At the invitation of the Government, , the United Nations Special Rapporteur
on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard
of physical and mental health, Paul Hunt, will visit India from 22 November
to 3 December 2007.
The Special Rapporteur will focus on the issue of maternal
mortality with a view of understanding, in the context of the right to
health, the steps taken by India to reduce the phenomenon, and make
constructive recommendations. In that respect, the Special Rapporteur will
visit the states of Rajahsthan and Maharasthra to engage with the authorities
on their respective approach to the issue. He will also discuss maternal
mortality in these jurisdictions with the India's central Government in
Delhi.
The Special Rapporteur will also meet with Government
officials and with civil society representatives, including non-governmental
organizations, members of the media and academics.
The Special Rapporteur is an independent expert appointed
by the then United Nations Commission on Human Rights to help States, and
others stakeholders, promote and protect the right to the highest attainable
standard of health.
For further information on the mandate of the Special
Rapporteur and copies of available reports, please consult http://www.ohchr.org/english/issues/health/right/index.htm
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