HIV/AIDS in the United Arab Emirates explained

Official figures show that 540 people were living with HIV/AIDS in the United Arab Emirates by the end of 2006, and the number of recorded new cases is about 35 annually. The United Arab Emirates's national HIV/AIDS-prevention strategy is in the early development stages, though the National Program for AIDS Control and Prevention has been in place since 1985.[1]

The United Arab Emirates has imposed HIV/AIDS travel restrictions on persons applying for a work or residence visa. An HIV/AIDS test is required for work or residence permits; testing must be performed after arrival.[2]

Migrant workers infected with HIV are denied all health care benefits. They are quarantined, and subsequently deported.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UAE establishes committee to develop HIV and Aids strategy. kaisernetwork.org. April 24, 2008. Jan 9, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080509005637/http://www.iolhivaids.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=1620&fArticleId=4371581. 2008-05-09 .
  2. Web site: United Arab Emirates-Country Specific Information. U.S. Department of State. November 26, 2008. Jan 9, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20081219051227/http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1050.html. December 19, 2008. dead.
  3. Web site: Country Reports on Human Rights Practices -Section 5 Discrimination, Societal Abuses, and Trafficking in Persons . U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE. February 28, 2005. Jan 9, 2009 .

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