International recommendation

Accessibility of health-care services for persons with disabilities

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Themes:
Access to healthcare
Populations of concern:
Persons with disabilitiesWomen
Relevant CRPD article:
Art. 25 – Health
Source:
CRPD/C/NOR/CO/1, para. 40

Recommended measures (3)

40. The Committee recommends that the State party adhere to article 25 of the Convention in its efforts to achieve targets 3.7 and 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals, and in particular:

Measure
Measure type:
Institutions, practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

(a) Strengthen measures to ensure the accessibility of health-care services and facilities in the community, including for persons with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities and those that require extensive support, and provide information in accessible formats.

Measure
Measure types:
Training and capacity buildingAwareness-raising and dissemination
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

(b) Raise awareness about the rights of persons with disabilities among medical professionals.

Measure
Measure type:
Training and capacity building
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

(c) Take measures to provide persons with disabilities, especially women, with information in accessible formats on accessible health-care services and facilities, including in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights.