[iii) make serious efforts to integrate leprosy colonies with the society. All such colonies should be appropriately re-named to prevent their identification/tagging with the disease. (iv] endeavour that as far as possible all new leprosy patients are treated at their respective homes without shifting them to leprosy colonies. 2. Union and the State Governments should: (i] ensure that no public authority or Government discriminates against any person suffering from the leprosy or his family members on the ground of such ailment and no such person is deprived of any of human rights and shall not be deprived of right to treatment and other health care facility. (ii] organise awareness programs by involving print and electronic media, grass root level functionaries and civil society organisations to create awareness among the public that leprosy is fully curable and a person suffering from the leprosy no longer remains contagious after receipt of first dose of MDT and may lead a normal married life, can have children, can take part in social events and go to work or school/college as normal. Awareness program should also highlight that persons affected by leprosy are not required to be sent to any special clinic or hospital or sanatorium and should not be isolated from the family members or the community. The same should be included in school curriculum too. (iii] amend 97 Laws providing for discrimination of leprosy affected persons in a time bound manner to end discrimination of such persons. Details of the discriminatory provisions of these laws is at Annexure-I to this advisory. (iv] ensure confidentiality of medical and other records of persons affected by leprosy and associated complications. (v] ensure that no person suffering from leprosy or any of his family members is discriminated against and denied all or any of followings rights merely for the reason that such person is suffering from the leprosy: [a) to access health care facilities for treatment of leprosy and associated complications or any other disease or ailment. [b) to access and enjoy public goods and services including public transport services. [c] to emplo3mient, both public and private. [d] to marry, form family and have children including through adoption or assisted procreation (including donor insemination). Page 4 of 22