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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