Le Ministère libanais de la santé publique demande aux hôpitaux de s'abstenir de dénoncer les usagers de drogues à la police

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Le Ministère libanais de la santé publique demande aux hôpitaux de s'abstenir de dénoncer les usagers de drogues à la police

29 avril 2016

Cette mesure vise à réduire les barrières qui entravent l’accès aux services de santé d’urgence. Pour en savoir plus, en anglais, veuillez lire les informations ci-dessous.

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The Ministry of Public Health officially urges all Lebanese hospitals to refrain from their usual practice of reporting drug users to the police upon their arrival to the Emergency Department.

This practice discourages many young individuals from seeking treatment and in many cases leads to tragic consequences.

As stated in the memo below, the law mandates treating individuals suffering from drug addiction as any patient who has the right to quality care and respect of his/her privacy, without any stigma or discrimination. The law is also designed to encourage drug users to seek treatment and rehabilitation, rather than be criminalized or punished.

Click here to read the full article.

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