Everyone has the right to have access to:

• Health care services (including child birth facilities)
• Enough food and water
• Social security (which means support for people who can’t support themselves or their dependants)

The section says government must pass laws and have policies that provide welfare assistance for the people who need it the most. (See: Social Grants)

However, section 27 also says that it is the government’s duty to provide access to these facilities only ‘within its available resources’. This means the government’s duty is limited to what it can afford. But, the section says the government must improve these services over time.

Emergency medical treatment – Everyone is allowed to have access to emergency medical treatment.