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priority for the Ministry of Health was to ensure that there was a minimal number of deaths
of persons on such therapy. The number of HIV-infected infants born to HIV-positive
mothers had continued to decrease, from 16.4 per cent in 2011 to 9.17 per cent in 2014,
with a target of 5 per cent in 2018. There had also been an increase in the proportion of
children having access to HIV testing as early as six weeks, and the coverage rate had
reached 81 per cent. The Government remained committed to financing the procurement of
antiretroviral drugs, providing approximately 90 per cent of the budget for such drugs.
21.
The delegation highlighted that the response of Swaziland to malaria had been very
effective and that the country had been recognized for its leadership and efforts in malaria
response by the African Union certification of that it was on track to eliminate malaria by
2018. Moreover, a strategic plan for the period 2015-2020 had been developed to guide the
country after it achieved elimination of malaria up until certification by the World Health
Organization in 2018 and beyond. The delegation noted that both the incidence and death
rates from malaria in the country had dropped significantly as the country drew closer to the
elimination of the disease. The delegation then provided detailed information on the main
factors and government action that had contributed to that success.
22.
In conclusion, the delegation stated that it continued to be committed to its
international human rights obligations and was dedicated to ensuring that the human rights
of its people were respected. However, the delegation noted that a shortage of personnel
and financial resources hindered the compilation and analysis of data, in particular with
regard to the preparation of outstanding State party reports, and acknowledged the need for
technical assistance in that regard.
B.
Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review
23.
During the interactive dialogue, 69 delegations made statements. Recommendations
made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report.
24.
Uruguay appreciated the ban on the use of corporal punishment as a penalty for
minors, as well as the work towards establishing positive discipline methods at the
educational and family levels.
25.
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the free primary education programme.
It welcomed the launch of the HIV/AIDS programme and the malaria prevention
programme, as well as the efforts to address the problems of gender-based violence through
legislative reform.
26.
Zimbabwe noted the enactment of the People Trafficking and People Smuggling Act
and the Child Protection and Welfare Act. Zimbabwe also noted that free primary education
had been introduced in line with the Free Primary Education Act. It urged Swaziland to
work to improve its treaty body reporting obligations.
27.
Algeria welcomed the measures taken to promote human rights, in particular those
relating to the fight against torture, independence of the judiciary, improved access to
health, child protection, women’s rights and gender equality.
28.
Angola welcomed the progress made in the area of health, particularly the reduction
in the number of HIV/AIDS cases, especially cases among children, and the fight against
malaria, as well as legislative reforms.
29.
Argentina welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities.
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