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Conference on Health Literacy and Human Rights
The Conference “Health literacy and human rights – connecting policy with practice to promote inclusion and combat discrimination” is to be held in Rome on 5 December 2024. The event is organised by the National Office Against Racial Discrimination of Italy, in cooperation with the Council of...
Application of artificial intelligence in healthcare
The Report on the application of AI in healthcare considers the increasing deployment of AI systems in healthcare, and how it becomes ever more important to explore and understand the role of healthcare professionals in respecting the autonomy, and the right to information of the patient in order...
The Council of Europe carries on with psychological support activities for refugee healthcare professionals
The Council of Europe continues to prioritize psychological support for refugee healthcare professionals following the influx of refugees from Karabakh region in September 2023. The phycological support aims at tackling the experience of healthcare professionals as frontline workers during the...
The Council of Europe continues to prioritise psychological support activities for healthcare professionals
Psychological support to healthcare professionals have been prioritized by the Council of Europe following the influx of refugees from Karabakh region in September 2023. Needs assessment exercise has been carried out to identify the phycological needs among refugee healthcare professionals and...
The Council of Europe prioritizes post-war recovery and psychological support activities for healthcare professionals
Burnout among healthcare professionals is a critical issue, and during situations such as emergencies, this problem can become even more pronounced. As a frontline workers during crisis, they not only treat the physical injuries of patients but also borne the brunt of psychological trauma...
Council of Europe contributes to integration of healthcare professionals from Karabakh region in Armenia
Health care professionals are crucial in ensuring the respect of human rights, especially within the complex and challenging context of biomedical and health fields. Ethical and human rights principles serve as fundamental guides for navigating the often-difficult decisions and situations that...
The annual meeting of advisors to the Ministry of Health as a vital platform for advancing the ratification of the Oviedo Convention by Armenia
On 16 May 2024, Armenia has signed the Council of Europe Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine, known as the Oviedo Convention. Prior to the ratification of the Convention, it is essential to engage in discussions with various professional groups to ensure a shared understanding of its...
Parliamentary discussion on Reproductive Health Rights
Article 14 of the Oviedo Convention defines that the use of techniques of medically assisted procreation shall not be allowed for the purpose of choosing a future child's sex, except where serious hereditary sex-related disease is to be avoided. Prior to the ratification of the Oviedo Convention...
Balancing professional obligations with moral considerations Ethics Committee strengthens public trust in healthcare system
Ethics committees play a pivotal role in the protection of patients' rights, for the provision of equitable care, and the fostering of an environment where compassion and integrity prevail is essential to build public trust towards healthcare systems. They serve as the moral compass of medical...
Healthcare professionals from Karabakh region share their experience on the provision of healthcare services in emergency situations
Throughout history, the medical community has played an important role in advancing human rights, from advocating for equitable access to healthcare to standing against discrimination and injustice. And the integration of human rights into medical practice is not just a moral imperative but also...
