This guide reflects on the most current developments and trends in health and human rights. It discusses a number of issues related to the HIV/AIDS epidemic such as access to medicines, use of health status information, and non-discrimination. Also covered are the protection of health care workers and facilities and access to medical care during conflicts. Other relevant, current issues covered in the booklet are the availability of all of the benefits of scientific progress and the obligation of states to assist those with fewer resources in tackling diseases of poverty. The 36-page booklet is divided into three sections and asks and answers such important questions as What happens if the protection of public health necessitates the restriction of certain human rights (e.g. to control an outbreak of a lethal communicable disease)?; How does globalization affect the promotion and protection of human rights; How can poor countries with resource limitations be held to the same human rights standards as rich countries?