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France: Illegal illnesses

01 July 1994

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Residence tests for medical treatment introduced in 1993 are endangering the lives of undocumented immigrants in France, according to a campaign group comprising 20 organisations. Although the tests do not apply to urgent cases, conditions such as cancer, AIDS and TB are not defined as urgent and treatment for them is dependent on production of a residence permit or proof of three years residence. The group says that many sick people dare not seek treatment for fear of denunciation by medical staff. Health minister Simone Veil said ministers were examining the issue.

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