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Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

174. At the 17th meeting, on 11 March 2008, the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, Paul Hunt, presented his report (A/HRC/7/11, Corr.1 and Add.1-4).

175. At the same meeting, the representatives of Colombia, Ecuador, Sweden and Uganda made statements, as concerned countries.

176. During the ensuing interactive dialogue, at the 17th and 18th meetings, on 11 and 12 March 2008, the following made statements and asked the Special Rapporteur questions:

(a) Representatives of States members of the Council: Brazil, Cuba, Egypt, Japan, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference), Peru, Qatar, Slovenia (on behalf of the European Union), Switzerland;

(b) Observers for the following States: Belgium, Israel, Luxembourg, Morocco, New Zealand, Thailand;

(c) Observer for: Holy See;

(d) Observer for United Nations entities, specialized agencies and related organizations: United Nations Population Fund;

(e) Observer for a national human rights institution: Uganda National Human Rights Commission.

177. At the 18th meeting, on 12 March 2008, the Special Rapporteur answered questions and made his concluding remarks.