ARTICLE 19 HEALTH CARE RESOURCES States Parties shall explore and share experience with regard to a) alternative and effective strategies for the mobilisation of sustainable funding for health services, particularly additional sources of revenue; and b) optimal and efficient mechanisms for the allocation, utilisation and monitoring of health resources. --ARTICLE 20 TRADITIONAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS States Parties shall endeavour to develop mechanisms to regulate the practice of traditional healing and for cooperation with traditional health practitioners. --ARTICLE 21 PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF TRAUMA Member States shall a) co-operate and assist one another in the development and formulation of coherent and comparable standards to address the consequences of trauma in respect of its health effects; b) co-operate to promote a public health approach to the prevention of violence, particularly domestic violence, and road traffic accidents; c) collaborate in dealing with the health consequences of landmines; and d) share resources and experiences in the prevention and treatment of trauma. --ARTICLE 22 MENTAL HEALTH In order to promote mental well-being which is critical to sustained human and economic growth, States Parties shall cooperate and assist one another with regard to a) developing compatible legislation in respect of mental health; b) developing regional guidelines for training, and the integration of mental health services into primary health care; c) the provision of proper treatment and care that respects the dignity and human rights of mentally ill persons; d) the development of supportive community care services and facilities; and e) cost-effective and culture specific mental health research. --ARTICLE 23 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH States Parties shall collaborate, co-operate and assist each other in a cross-sectoral approach in addressing regional environmental health issues and other concerns, including toxic waste, waste management, port health services, pollution of air, land and water, and the degradation of natural resources. --ARTICLE 24 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH In order to cater for the cross-sectoral nature of occupational health, States Parties shall assist each other in the development and delivery of integrated occupational health services and co-operate in reducing the prevalence of occupational injuries and diseases. --ARTICLE 25 EMERGENCY HEALTH SERVICES AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT States Parties shall a) co-operate and assist each other in the co-ordination and management of disaster and emergency situations; b) collaborate and facilitate regional efforts in developing awareness, risk reduction, preparedness and management plans for natural and man-made disasters; and c) develop mechanisms for co-operation and assistance with emergency services. --- 7