of Insurance Companies had refrained from reconciling positions in dispute with the Union of Private Hospitals and Medical Centres. As a result, the Palestinian Capital Market Authority (PCMA) and ICHR intervened and mediated the dispute in order to suspend the measures taken by the Union. To achieve mutually satisfactory solutions, the PCMA and ICHR sponsored a series of dialogue sessions between the parties. However, 2018 came to an end without an agreement reached between the Union and Consortium. Only an agreement between the Insurance Consortium and Medical Association was signed on 6 December 2018. Compared to 76 in 2017, the ICHR received 48 complaints on the right to health in 2018. These included five complaints on the availability of vaccines and medicines (compared to 11 in 2017); 17 complaints on unavailable and inadequate health services and demands to provide further medical services in a particular area (compared to 32 in 2017); 18 complaints on patient transfers (compared to 21 in 2017); and nine complaints on medical malpractice (compared to 12 in 2017). The latter involved three complaints on deaths following medical treatment on account of medical malpractice. These contrasted with 10 similar complaints filed in 2017. The ICHR received a number of replies from the MoH, responding to some complaints on medical malpractice and patient transfers. The majority of complaints remained unanswered, however. In some of the MoH replies regarding complaints on medical malpractice, the Ministry indicated that it established committees of investigation into complaints, implemented necessary measures, or referred investigation committees’ decision to the Public Prosecution. No other information was disclosed. To realise the right to health, the ICHR is of the view that the MoH need to enhance its annual report by including more comprehensive information. This should help recognise the extent to which the government is achieving the targets of Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It will also help achieve other targets of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to the right to health as well as recommendations set by the World Health Organisation. Additionally, the MoH needs to provide adequate statistical data, which the ICHR needs to monitor the status of the right to health every year. Data should be provided in a timely fashion. To make clear the goals of the Law by Decree on Medical and Health Protection and Safety, the Ministry needs to work seriously, and as soon as practicable, towards enacting relevant bylaws, particularly those in relation to establishing the register of medical malpractice, the permanent higher health committee, and the compensation fund for victims of medical accidents. In addition to developing needed medical protocols, the MoH will create an enabling health work environment to help reduce incidents of medical negligence. The ICHR is also of the opinion that the MoH and relevant 26 The Status of Human Rights in Palestine