THE HEALTH RIGHTS PROJECT

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What can I do if my rights under the Act are violated?

You have three avenues:

  • Go to the Complaints Officer: For violations within an establishment with 100+ persons and healthcare establishments with 20+ persons;
  • Go to the Ombudsman: For discrimination or denial of healthcare in the public or private sector;
  • Go to a civil court:  For any violation of the Act. A criminal complaint can be filed for hate speech, confidentiality breaches in court, or non-compliance with an Ombudsman's order.
Legal remedies chart