1. International law is clear about the duty of states to provide adequate healthcare.
The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. (International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Article 12)
2. Medical ethics states that medical care should focus on the rights of the patients and good medical practice.
The primary duty of the physician is to promote the health and well-being of individual patients by providing competent, timely, and compassionate care in accordance with good medical practice and professionalism… The physician must provide care with the utmost respect for human life and dignity, and for the autonomy and rights of the patient. (Article 1, World Medical Association International Code of Medical Ethics).
3. International law is clear about the primary obligation of sovereign states to determine healthcare, not an international body such as the WHO.
The achievement of any State in the promotion and protection of health is of value to all. (WHO Constitution preamble, para. 4). The organization shall be…to assist Governments, upon request, in strengthening health services… to provide information, counsel and assistance in the field of health; (Constitution of the WHO Article 2 c and q).
4. We believe that contentious or ethical objections against preventive medical care based on sincere grounds should be respected by health policy.
"Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person" (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 3).
5. Our Commitment:
We are therefore entirely dedicated to safeguarding healthcare sovereignty for both the state and individuals in all situations where essential medical actions are not limited.