Report No. 256

22. Other Measures. -

The appropriate government shall undertake the following other measures in the interest of all persons affected by Leprosy and members of their family, that shall include but not be limited to:

(1) enforcement of social awareness programmes to dispel misconceptions surrounding Leprosy and disseminate information in respect of its treatment through Multi-Drug Therapy;

(2) enforcement of special programmes for addressing discrimination, prejudice and other social factors that undermine the health of persons affected by Leprosy because of their disability, physical attributes; and

(3) implementation of training and awareness-raising programmes in all establishments and institutions, including but not limited to schools and hospitals, to raise awareness regarding the needs of those affected by or associated with the disease.