Bill ending discrimination against AIDS patients

a. Ending HIV related discrimination

b. Providing informed consent with regard to treatment and confidentiality in respect of the same

c. Guardianship for minors

d. All of the above

 

Union Cabinet, GoI approved the amendment to the HIV-AIDS prevention and control Bill on Oct 5, 2016. HIV and AIDS Bill was drafted to safeguard the rights of people living and affected by the disease

• It seeks to end discrimination and strengthen existing programmes by bringing in legal accountability and establishing formal mechanisms for redressing complaints
• The amendment also provides for informed consent and confidentiality with regard to treatment and protection of the rights of those with HIV-AIDS
• Listing various grounds of discrimination, the amendment also enhances access to health care by ensuring informed consent and confidentiality for HIV related testing, clinical research and treatment
• It prevents people from publishing information or inciting hate against HIV-AIDS patients and their families
• It also seeks to ensure no person should be compelled to disclose the disease unless by his/her own consent or court order
• Guardianship of minors and Central and State government measures to contain the disease and provide anti-retroviral therapy are also stressed
• Appointment of an ombudsman to moderate any complaint regarding violation of the act.
• There is no financial implication of this bill

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