Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Discrimination

Nigeria: Bauchi House Considers Bill On Compulsory HIV Test Before Marriage



By Suzan Edeh
Bauchi — Bauchi State House of Assembly is set to pass a law for compulsory Humane Immune Virus, HIV, test before marriage in the state. Mr. Iliyasu Zwall of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, representing Lere/Bula State Constituency in the House, sponsored the bill, yesterday, which seeks for a law to compel intending couple to undergo compulsory HIV test before marriage to reduce the scourge of the virus in the society. The bill has passed through first and second reading and has been referred to the House Committee on Health for further consideration. Full story...
Source: http://allafrica.com
Posted Ufuoma, 31 July 2012



Moves To Halt Discrimination Against Those With AIDS, HIV In Nigeria Make Inroads


Many Nigerians with AIDS virus face discrimination in their villages, government agencies 
There is new legislation in Nigeria that would make the discrimination of those who suffer from the HIV/AIDS virus illegal. It couldn't come at a better time, as almost three million people in Nigeria have AIDS, and fail to seek medical help due to negative attitudes. Most Nigerians learn of their HIV positive status while at a local hospital for another reason. Many women avoid giving birth in hospitals because they don't want to be tested for HIV and risk being stigmatized. Full story...
Source: www.catholic.org
Posted by Ufuoma, 27 July 2012