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coverage scheme they are not required to make any contribution.

Moreover, persons with disabilities under the social security system can

only go to a hospital situated in the same locality as the workplace. This

could be a problem since not all hospitals offer rehabilitation service. The

NHRCT has been informed by the National Health Security and Social

Security Offices that discussions among concerned agencies are underway

to ensure that persons with disabilities under the social security program

do not enjoy less benefits than when they are under the universal health

care coverage scheme.

57. Recommendation: Concerned agencies should accelerate discussions

to ensure that persons with disabilities in the social security system receive

the same medical and rehabilitation services as they used to in the

universal health care coverage scheme. Persons with disabilities may be

allowed to choose the health care system that is most responsive to their

needs and enables them to receive necessary services on a continuous

basis.

58. The right to reproductive health of girls with disabilities is not

effectively protected. Sterilization is usually recommended as a way to

prevent undesirable pregnancy arising from sexual abuse. However, such

approach is not based on the respect for human dignity and the rights of

persons with disabilities.

59. Recommendation: The government should adopt necessary measures

to prevent sexual abuse of girls and women with disabilities. Any decision

regarding the reproductive health and medical treatment for children with