Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Mw HIV Bill in Advanced Stage

Mw HIV Bill in Advanced Stage


The Malawi Government says it is making strides in formulation of laws that protect rights of those infected and affected with HIV pandemic.

Malawi has no proper policy that protects people with HIV or those that were affected because of the virus.

Secretary for Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in the Office of President and Cabinet Edith Mkawa said her office is among others speeding up the process of finalizing the HIV Bill so that everyone infected or affected with the virus should have their rights observed.

She said the bill is in its final stage and hopes to submit it to the cabinet soon so that it goes to the next sitting of parliament for it to be passed. She said the bill among others seek to help those that were infected with the virus get medical assistance without being questioned on how they got the virus or any form of violation of their rights.

“What we are working on right now is the HIV Bill. We have been working with partners including legal firms to come up with HIV Bill, what is remaining now is to take the bill to Cabinet Committee and once it gets there we will see the way forward.” She said

“And we are hoping that with that bill it will help people with rights issues so that everyone at least has their right observed.”

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