ABSTRACT
International law is not silent on the issue of refugees’ right to health, and international provisions that recognise this right can be identified. However, to date, the situation worldwide gives the impression of a ‘legal vacuum’ in this area. Whilst the existence of relevant provisions is a significant step, this achievement will remain ‘lettre-morte’ if implementation is not ensured. Difficulties lie primarily with deficient implementation mechanisms, and with the fact that while refugees fall within the scope of international provisions regarding the right to health, there is not an instrument which specifically upholds their right to health.
