France: Illegal illnesses (1)

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France: Illegal illnesses
artdoc August=1994

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. Liberation 3 & 20.6.94.

Statewatch, Vol 4 no 4, July-August 1994

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