When Aunt Lucy sent Paddington to London, she hung a tag around his neck with the words, “Please look after this bear. Thank you”. Aunt Lucy was hopeful that when Paddington arrived in London, a family would find him and give him the help that he needed.

Activity time
In this activity we’re going to look at health systems. While we have our own families, carers, and friends who look after us, health systems are one of the ways that children are looked after and cared for so they can experience their right to the best possible health. By learning about health systems in OutRight and how we can help make them better for children around the world, we’re looking out for one another.

How does this link to Article 24: the right to the best possible health?
 

 To have good health, all the different parts of the healthcare systems that look after us must be strong and must work together so that everyone – including every child – around the world is looked after. Remind children that their right to the best possible health doesn’t mean they have the right to not be ill. Some illness can’t be prevented. But it does mean children have the right to be protected against preventable illnesses, and get the care they need to live with any unpreventable illness or disability as best they can.

Extension KS2

How do these articles relate to ensuring every child has the best possible health? 
 

We need strong health systems to make sure everyone is looked after and children everywhere are able to realise their right to the best possible health.