Article 38 Every person has the right to an adequate standard of living for himself and his family, which ensures their well-being and a decent life, including food, clothing, housing, services and the right to a healthy environment. The States parties shall take the necessary measures commensurate with their resources to guarantee these rights. Article 39 1. The States parties recognize the right of every member of society to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health and the right of the citizen to free basic health-care services and to have access to medical facilities without discrimination of any kind. 2.  The measures taken by States parties shall include the following: (a) Development of basic health-care services and the guaranteeing of free and easy access to the centres that provide these services, regardless of geographical location or economic status. (b) efforts to control diseaseby means of prevention and cure in order to reduce the morality rate. (c)  promotion of health awareness and health education. (d) suppression of traditional practices which are harmful to the health of the individual. (e)  provision of the basic nutrition and safe drinking water for all. 22