Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health: Mission to the World Trade Organization, Paul Hunt (2004)

Date: 01 March 2004

This report examines 'issues that lie at the intersection of trade and the right to health', including the effect of intellectual property (IP) rights on people's access to essential medicines. It recommends promoting access to affordable medicines and aligning IP legislation with human rights obligations.

Citation: Paul Hunt , 'Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health: Mission to the World Trade Organization' (2004) E/CN.4/2004/49/Add.1