150. By failing to provide this clarification, the Commission concludes that Article 14.1.f) of the Maputo Protocol has not been violated. On the right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress· 151. The right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress is not expressly provided for in either the African Charter or the Maputo Protocol. HoWever; this does not mean that this right, which is found in many other human rights instruments, is not protected by the two African instruments mentioned above. It is embedded in some of their provisions. 152. For example, in its General Comment No.2 on Article 14.1 (a), (b), (c) and (f) and Article 14.2 (a) and (c) or the Maputo Protocol, the Commission referred to the right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress as one of the rights referred to in Article 14.2(c)57, The Commission stated that women are denied the right to enjoy the benefits of, scientific progress when they are denied the means to safely terminate an unwanted pregnancy using modern, effective services= . 153. In its General Comment No. 25, the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights noted that the term "scientific advancement", found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, emphasises the capacity of science to contribute to the well-being of individuals and humanity59 . Thus, the Committee has observed that the development of science for peace and human rights should be given priority by States over other uses60 . 154. The Commission is of the view that there is an important link between the right to enjoy scientific progress and the right to health. Indeed, the right to participate in and enjoy scientific progress undoubtedly enables the realization of the right to health. In its General Comment No. 25, the Committee noted that scientific progress creates medical applications that prevent diseases, such as vaccines, or allow them to be treated more effectively= . It thus stated that "States Parties are 57 General Comment No.2 on Article 14.1(a), (b), (e) and (f) and Article 14. 2 (a) a 29