To give a thrust to the AIDS awareness programme begun in the state, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, gave an inkling of the proposal the government had in mind regarding HIV/AIDS testing.
To give a thrust to the AIDS awareness programme begun in the state, in association with Ashadeep, an NGO, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, gave an inkling of the proposal the government had in mind regarding HIV/AIDS testing.
The Himachal Pradesh government is considering the enforcement of compulsory HIV/AIDS testing before marriage, which will help cut down rate of transmission of the disease. There was no commitment on the timeframe when the proposal is likely to be implemented.
Washington DC Residents To Be Tested For HIV
According to a report of the Washington Post, the department of health of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday is planning to launch a campaign
According to a report of the Washington Post, the department of health of Washington, D.C., on Tuesday is planning to launch a campaign
Calling for the support of the public in ensuring the success of the programme, Mr. Dhumal stressed the importance of awareness about diseases and health problems as a first step before remedial measures can take over. Such issues need to be discussed at the family and village levels to ensure awareness initiatives meet its objective.
Bill Passed Directing Prisons To Provide Inmates With HIV Testing, Treatment
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) recently introduced a bill (HR 1943) that would require federal prisons to provide inmates with HIV tests.
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) recently introduced a bill (HR 1943) that would require federal prisons to provide inmates with HIV tests.
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HIV Testing Improves After Withdrawal of Consent Letter
Withdrawal of consent letter results in increase in the number of HIV testers.
Withdrawal of consent letter results in increase in the number of HIV testers.
Voluntary Counseling and Testing Program in South Africa Successful
The Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) program in South Africa, has been quite successful in the past financial year between April 2005 and March 2006, the Department Of Health reports.
The Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) program in South Africa, has been quite successful in the past financial year between April 2005 and March 2006, the Department Of Health reports.
