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by WHO. People affected by leprosy and their family members took part in all activities and had
no restrictions with regard to access to education, social security and employment. Legislation
and policies guarantee non-discrimination in the enjoyment of all human rights.
Cyprus
[Original: English]
[17 November 2008]
11. There was no discrimination in the provision of health care either against persons affected
by leprosy or their family members. There was confidentiality considering personal data. After
diagnosis, treatment started immediately and patients continued to live with their families and
community. Leprosy had been almost eliminated and only sporadic cases were reported.
Egypt
[Original: English]
[29 September 2008]
12. People affected by leprosy and their family members enjoyed the right to full medical
treatment at any medical establishment without discrimination, free of charge, until full cure and
recovery were achieved. In cases where leprosy had led to disabilities, persons affected would
undergo medical and social rehabilitation with a view to integrating them, as well as their family
members, in society. Although Law No. 131 of 1946 was still in force, and provided that persons
affected by leprosy should be segregated until healing was reached, it had not been enforced
since 1984 when multi-drug treatment for persons affected by leprosy was introduced, as
recommended by WHO.
Ecuador
[Original: Spanish]
[22 October 2008]
13. The right to free access to health is guaranteed in the new Constitution (arts. 32 and 50),
which refers to preferential and specialized treatment for persons suffering from catastrophic
diseases. Multi-drug treatment is made available free of charge thanks to the donations from
WHO and the Pan American Health Organization. On the basis of statistical information and
disease control, Ecuador had designed specific steps for the four provinces where 80 per cent of
the few cases were concentrated (0.8 cases per 10,000). These measures included the training of
health personnel, coordination with national and international civil society organizations for
education campaigns to eliminate social stigma, specialized medical attention for persons with
disabilities as a result of the disease, and systematic control and monitoring, including in areas
where leprosy might be hidden.
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