THE Church has condemned calls by Health Minister, Kapembwa Simbao to introduce compulsory testing for HIV/AIDS saying the move is an infringement on the rights of the citizens.
Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) general secretary, Suzanne Matale and International Fellowship of Christian Churches (IFCC) president, Simon Chihana said in separate interviews that introducing mandatory tests would be against people’s rights.
Reverend Matale said that as much as there was need for concerted efforts in the fight against HIV/AIDS, people should be at liberty to either test or not to.
She said that the Government, Church and civil society organisations should join hands in fighting the AIDS scourge and not to introduce mandatory tests.
“It is much profitable and workable for people to go when they are emotionally prepared. People must be counselled before going so that their minds are prepared. They should not be policed,” Rev Matale said.
She said what was needed was an aggressive sensitisation campaign on the need to go for voluntary testing.
Bishop Chihana said it would not be appropriate to introduce mandatory testing as issues to do with health were personal.
He said that what the Government could do was to encourage as many people as possible to undergo voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) as opposed to mandatory testing.
He said that before somebody could undergo a test, such an individual should be mentally prepared.
Bishop Chihana said that it was up to an individual to decide whether to go for a test or not and the Government should not infringe on the rights of citizens by introducing mandatory tests for HIV.
“Mandatory testing will be an infringement on people’s rights because everybody is a private citizen and therefore has the right to health status which he can decide to keep as confidential.
“What the Government should do is to sensitise people on the dangers of AIDS and it should be up to people to decide just like I cannot say you should stop drinking beer but I can only preach about the consequences of drinking,” Bishop Chihana said.
He expressed hope that the Government would think twice and allow citizens to voluntarily undergo the tests.
[Times of Zambia]
#1 Yaba
Brit flag Anonymous…Even the Church concurs with us. Can the “Chinese” Dr. please read this wonu!!! “Mandatory testing will be an infringement on people’s rights because everybody is a private citizen and therefore has the right to health status which he can decide to keep as confidential.” as such the Minister should only advocate!!!please!!!!
I am cant aint prounounce this one but…”MgNaAlg5(Si4O10)3(OH “
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That’s totally unenforceable, what jokers do we have in govt?
This issue is a none starter. It is called VCT(Voluntary Counselling and Testing) and not CCT (Compulsory Counselling and Testing0, talk of something else please ^:)^
this kind of testing is already going on in zambia guyz.fine one may say its not compulsory but the testing done when one is admitted at UTH is not voluntary either.they dont counsel you or even ask before you :-\”
Has Kapembwa Simbao gotten too drunk with power that he has become detached from reality?
If this is going to the case then it should start with Kunda and VJ, nakamulongoti
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LET IT BE SO THAT TESTING SHOULD BE COMPULSORY. AND WHAT IS COMPULSORY YOU DO NOT HIDE BUT JUST CREATE A DATA BASE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL WITH ITC KNOWLEDGE.
AND FOR STARTERS RUPIAH AND GEORGE WITH ALL MINISTER SHOULD BE THE FIRST TO GO ON THE DAY IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED THAT TESTING IS COMPULSORY NOW. WE SHOULD BE AVAILED THE RESULTS BY THE END OF THAT DAY SO WE CAN PLAN ON HOW TO TAKE CARE OF OUR LEADERS WE SO DEARLY LOVE. MYSELF I LOVE KUNDA GEORGE SO MUCH THAT I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW HIS STATUS AND STANDING SO THAT HIS DEATH SHOULD NOT CATCH ME UNPREPARED.
Let them start with FJT then VJ then RB…
Thats how new appointees behave. As a new Minister to that Ministry, Sibao had to say something and compulsory testing came up.
As a country within the global village, we need to look at both the pros and cons of such a policy and also see which other countries within the village have implemented this policy.
For your information bloggers, I am sickly but not ready to know my status. I’ve a right to life and also death if that is my choice.
In fact let Simbao start with himself
the church has always been opposive to certain aspects of science,ask galileo and he will attest to that.this idea of the minister is ok,just that the media is potraying a picture like pipo will be forced from the streets to go and test fo hiv.no one will be forced to do that.however,in certain cases such as in hospital setting or in cases where innocent minors are defiled or when one wants to be employed in such fields like catering etc,testing shud be done without undue opposition.currently there is no law to force sexual offenders esp defillers to undergo hiv tests,this is definitely bad.
#13 Am sure the results will make interesting reading
Compulsory testing??HELL NO!!!. Somebody please kick that joker’s butt.:o
Muyopa chani ku tesitin’ga? I support Simbao
l think simbao went ku nga and was told he was negative,let him go for screen testing then we will all follow.
Its called VCT. Of which you know the meaning dear D/Minister. Can you come up with a better proposal on how you can help poor Zambians who we see everyday on our TV seeking help from well wishers so that they can go for advanced medical attention abroad, instead of wanting to force people to have CCT! Please.
I believe that way you’ll be praised more, than your CCT idea. If thats what you want(to make a name). 😕
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THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE VENTURE NOT EQUAL TO MANAGING RATS IN HOSPITALS. WE ARE FAILING TO MANAGE RATS, SO THERE IS NO WAY WE CAN MANAGE TO CARRY OUT TESTS COMPULSORY ON PEOPLE. A SERIUOS HIV TEST DOES NOT COME CHEAP THE WAY SIMBAO IS SIMPLIFYING IT. WE NEED TO DO A LOT OF THINGS BEFORE WE ATTAIN THAT LEVELL. EVEN DEVELOPED NATION WITH MONEY AND WORKING HEALTH CARE PLANS SRE NOT DOING SO. WHY THE RUSH. WE MAY FAIL TO HANDLE THE FEEBLE HEARTS THAT WILL BE TESTED AND END UP WITH MASSES DYING TOO EARLY. LET SIMBAO TALK ABOUT OTHER THINGS, THATS THE PRICE WE WILL KEEP PAYING BY APPOINTING EDUCATED ILLITERATES. HE IS AN AN ENGINEER AND NOT A MEDICAL DOCTOR. SPECIALISATION IS KEY.
Bloggers, we should also go. Who will be nambala one to get tested?
The same church once banned the bible being passed around people outside it’s clergy. Why anyone still thinks a useless organisation i essential for salvation still aludes me. The bible doesn’t even say obey or listen to churches it says follow the heavenly father and him only. Churches are no different from NGO’s or organisations with political agenda’s they just want to hide behind the bible so that normal sheep christians don’t question them. The same churches are busy judging people and forgetting what they do is not subscribed by scriptures
Nine Chale, we can go i will be number one and you number two
People should be encouraged to test, as they can then receive help. In our time and age, it is not necessary for people to die needlessly because help in the form of ARVs and counselling on diet and way of life is available. For issues that are of such importance as HIV/AIDS, it is expected that contributors will do so soberly and with the best interest of our mother Zambia and for our brothers and sisters. Please have compassion on others. Most of us have had close relatives dying from AIDS and it is an emotionally draining experience which a normal can not turn into a joke.
Nine Chale we have heard you bro,we’ll definatelty go,but you have to be the first.Forv your own info when they(Germans)find that you are positive you will be deported within a second.I will be the second since I know that am negative.
start with yourself
Muiyopa yegesi nakuonani. Muzinvera not kukonda live,use it olo siviwama na condom.
If you’re negative, it will show.
he is right you know,these are the kind of ideas we should be >:d< if we hope to deal with aids to the core.:p to all those against the idea
#25 Matworld, I know. That’s why I always use a rubber. Life is too precious to throw away for 10 mins of fun.
ka Simbao naka samwa. Ka lwisha promotion chabe
manta chabe bantu nothing with the idea.infact when that law is passed,another harsher will come,all intending to marry must have themselves tested,hahahaha tizaonako,just run to zim pa zed yalula.
Mandatory testing is indeed an infringement on people’s rights. It would feel like animals who have no choice when humans subject them to a lot of things. This would be interesting, suppose somebody still refuses to undergo the testing despite it being mandatory, are they going to be expelled to another country or jailed? The police I suppose would be there to ensure everyone complied or else!!! Oh perhaps the order is coming from
Donors or what? I concur with the church. Better everyone goes for mandatory counseling, thereafter it is up to them to decide whether to take the test or not. Apofye God does not force people to worship Him – He has given us the freedom of choice. Who is man?
what about this one,all those intending to stand for political positions must be tested.viva simbao.jokes aside,simbao ali che.aids has so many of beloved ones,and if compulsary testing will help reduce the adverse effects,so be it.
😕 i think this cannot work due to alot of issues that links the problem of Hiv/Aids…we just need to abstain from sex if we are to avoid it:-?
from 34,sorry,last sentense shud rea;aids has killed so many of our beloved ones,…
As many people should go for counseling but not mandatory. Please ignore the mandatory counseling. Was an oversight
The Church (whatever) are scared of being found out that they themselves are also HIV+.
if we all don’t agree,ok 50/50,we ban njombwinjo fo 10 yrs in a ro pa zed.all women will be leaving in nothern,luapula and central provinces,all forced monks, young and old will shift to souther,western and north western provinces.the remaing provinces seperating the 2 blocks will be rented to Arabs since they have proved to be serious when it comes to dodging hiv viruses,osanishuta ba monko nika idea che!
The idea may be both positive and negative. So individuals should weigh the costs/benefits of such a decision. At the right time one can decide to take the test.
I would propose that it is applied on the basis of circumstances. For defilers, let them be tested,or for the sake of PMTCT. But this should not be done for selfish interest, for e.g those accessing the data base to start targeting negative individuals for sexual entertainment. This should not be a tool for promiscuity because pipo can now start a higher level of affairs like it was before AIDS.
AFTER COMPULSARY TESTING WHAT NEXT?
compulsory HIV testing should not be encouraged. Because its a violation of basic human rights and law. Prevention and access to treatment are more important than testing.
Baby C have you done your HIV test?
I can only go for VC not VCT.
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I really don’t know on this issue. Didn’t cuba test most of it’s nation when SIDA hit? Sp far as I know they have negigable AIDS rate because once they know your status you are quarantined. Can someone in Cuba confirm for me? Castro had the right idea. He knew that sex is a natural thing that you can’t force people to abstain from. Better then to control the spread into society. After all, when someone has TB or Leprosy or even Ebola, they are quarantined. Its not because that person is an animal, but sometimes we have to think of the greater good of society. Zambia has lost to many shining lights to this bad disease!!
As for me, I have been tested, twice! I knoe my staus as negative
Compulsory testing is indeed a very expensive venture. Our govt. needs to set its priorities first. So what if they find out their status?is it ready to increase the number of people on ARV treatment? what about the health facilities?are they ready to undertake this screening exercise if they cant even treat a common flu or headache.However,it has one advantage,i.e we can vote into govt. people who are redy to serve zambians & not just to cushion their health bills & consequently finance an expensive state funeral.
The second time beacuse of my now husband. I told him, no test, no love babes…….he got the picture, but after a lot of talking. I don’t know what the problem is for men going to be tested. But a person can’t trust too easily, that’s how people die. I can assure you, if he decided to play around, we go for another test. I have kids to think of and I don’t intend for them to watch their mother die in such a bad way. Lets all get tested mewbantu, it’s the only way to ensure you know what the story is.
I only wish so many of my now departed relatives had gone for testing, instead of blaming “witchcraft” or some other nonsense.
But at 14-15%, we are not too bad in Zed. I am in hope!!
#47. Iwe ndiwe gelo zoona. What you have said needs following up and it makes sense.
wats is more xpensive soliciting for cheap ARV’s or testing ?
“the quilty are afraid” Just Do It. GET TESTED!
Looks like a lot of people on this forum are either sure they are HIV+ or are too afraid to find out.
The only opposition to this is should from HIV+ve people who are afraid to divulge their status. We need to know who is sick and some of you continue to spread the virus because of your social or financial status.
Maybe those in the church who are against this are also HIV +ve, take the test, show it to the world and then condemn compulsory testing. Don’t hide behind this blog
Looks like a lot of people on this forum are either sure they are HIV+ or are too afraid to find out.
The only opposition to this is should from HIV+ve people who are afraid to divulge their status. We need to know who is sick and some of you continue to spread the virus because of your social or financial status.
Maybe those in the church who are against this are also HIV +ve, take the test, show it to the world and then condemn compulsory testing. Don’t hide behind this forum
Sarah Jones, HIV/AIDS has no boundaries. It affects all people on earth (all races). Let the people choose for themselves what is right and wrong for them. Remember, it is VCT (Voluntary Counselling and Testing) Thank you. :((
Thanks Sarah Jones..this issue is very close to my heart. I lost a very close relative to this thing and I still feel bad because that person could have gone on ARVs if they had just gotten the test!! Number 54, my main fear all along is those people who suspect they are sick but do nothing to confirm their status. As far as I am concerned it should be criminal to knowingly spread this disease when you know you are HIV+ve. I don’t know how someone can do such a thing, but they are there. I am actually related to VJ, although distant. That man is not healthy! And it really pains me to see him running after young girls who should know better! Ala!! let me stop before I get too mad!!x(x(
No. 21 you are very correct “Sony Errison Phiri” must be nambala 1 because he is always nambala one
#56 I feel you and this public facade of good health supported by the deaths of prominent people in society following a “short illess” is bull.
If you are sick, its not the end of the world but there are so many people who remain in denial and continue spreading the disease. Knowing makes no difference, if you have it, you have it and ignorance is yet to have cured a single case of HIV
number 53. I guess u know something called human rights & the ugly practice by people like you called stigmatisation. Each person has the right to privacy, a free conscience & choice. People deal with emotional & psycological stresses differently. why should we subject then every person to compulsory testing.Is the govt. really prepared to provide health care to those who will be found positive, or it is just for statistical purposes so that govt. and some NGOs can solicit money from the developed world. And mind you, a human right can only be ignored or foregone if it is for the benefit of society. HOW IS AN ORDINARY ZAMBIAN GOING TO BENEFIT??????
number 53,bauze!!.i did my part last time,this time na lema.2moro they’ll start saying no condoms in zed,we know some church leaders.reality is that bantu ba sila na aids,simbao ali che,all well meaning zedians shud look ahead and see how such decisions can help save life.
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#57 LOL I already got tested!
#59.Unza Mojo, this is the thing, even if we know people’s status, our govt has no capacity to support such a large-scale project. Yes, there is sure a possibility of abuse by some ngos, but a good health policy would go some ways to mitigate that. As for stigma, it is my belief that things are changing. Last time I was home, I found most people are quite open about being on ARVs. It was very encouraging. I really believe the more people are open, the more society will accept. Right now, there is still a fear of dying badly with noone to take care of you that is holding people back. Instead of getting these dodgy loans for “development”, givt needs to pump money into health.
Mbuya sony ericsony Phiri How are you,What of you have you been tested? Mupezeni hates Aids not because it has killed so many pipo.He said that matenda aya niyoipa kumulandu anakala po nzuna.(he said this disease is bad coz it on a part which is sweet.#53 is very right,we need pipo like you dear in thes world.
#57 It amazes me someone would hide behind human rights as an excuse. Can you honestly tell me that the rights of a wife whose husband is HIV+ve but refuses to go for a test are not being violated? What about the child who is born HIV+ve cos of the same thing? What about the little girl he convinced he was -ve who is also gets the virus?
Is is to say that for the rights of one person, we should allow that person to violate the rights of everyone else? Look at the stats!!!
1. Most transmissions are husband to wife
2. Most transmissions are older man to younger girl
3. Most transmissions to children are mother to child
You want to talk rights? GET REAL
No. (33) got a point. Could be an instruction from the Donors you never know. But first bakayambile kwao. If it is true. Munachilamo kukongola kongola bazayamba kumiuza fyo chita.
BLOG MATURELY OVER THIS ISSUE WHETHER FOR COMPULSORY OR ANTI COMPULSORY. MANY ARE THOSE WHO CLAIM TO HAVE HAD TESTED BUT THE TRUTH IS VERY FEW HAVE THE GUTS TO DO SO. I WORK IN A LAB AND CAN COUNT HOW MANY DO VOLUNTARY TESTS ON A DAILY BASIS. SIMBAO SHOULD SET THE BALL ROLLING AND NOT JUST MAKE POLITICAL CAPITAL OUT OF IT. IF HE CAN DO HIS TEST PUBLICLY THEN WE CAN SAY WE HAVE A SERIOUS POLICY MAKER WHO IS WILLING TO CHANGE THE BALL GAME. ALL SUPPORTERS OF SIMBAO DEMONSTRATE TO SUPPORT HIM AND TO CAP IT UP LET HIM DO A TEST IN FRONT OF THE SUPPORTERS AND TELL US THE RESULTS. THEN ONLY CAN WE TAKE HIM SERIOUSLY. AND THAT IS CALLED LEADING BY EXAMPLE AND NOT FALLACIES.
Well if its compulsory, all the people in government should take it first then we will follow suit. otherwise TAKULI!
what costs? if we can spend K400 billion on NCC,can we fail to plan for about 1.6 million pipo,if we are assume 14% of 12million zedians?life is priceless.10 lives saved is worth trillions upon trillions of dollas.donnot hide in costs,advance other reasons.
#14 and I quote ” or when one wants to be employed in such fields like catering etc, testing shud be done without undue opposition” end of quote. Just shows that you are still ignorant on the interaction of HIV and humans. People like you believe an HIV+ person shud stay away from the kitchen or shud have their own dining table…and you wonder why the stigma is still with us after over 25years of the virus!!
# 43
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66 AND 67
I AGREE WITH YOU. THE INITIAL NEWS ITEM ABOUT THE ISSUE QOUTED SIMBAO AT SOME SEMINAR AWAY FROM ZAMBIA. I AGREE ENTIRELY, MAY BE HE DID THAT TO IMPRESS SOME DONORS PROMISING TO HELP HIM WITH THE PROGRAMME AND RESEARCH OVER ZAMBIANS. THAT IS THE EVIL OF BORROWING, YOU START TO DANCE TO THE TUNE OF THE GUYS GIVING YOU GRANTS AND LOANS.
Whilst knowing one’s status is very important and vital( BTW #14 you are wrong, every sexual offender is tested for the virus and if they are positive then their victim is also tested, this is non-negotiable) what is paramount is the action after the testing. Is Simbao today telling us that those who test + will be on a robust ARV programme for the rest of their lives? What about the nutrition that is needed to go with the taking of ARVs? Is he willing to make food affordable despite the recent trends of mealie meal? What about the loss of income that is coming with the loss of jobs? Don’t get excited Mr Minister and think too simply, dig into these issues..
Gelogelo, in as much as i would like to agree with you, i feel that compulsory testing is simply a costly exercise,sighting its feasibility as a solution to the disease. Instead:
1. ministry of education should review its curicular & include courses dealing with morals and health living (social science)
2.ministry of health should work hand in hand with traditional leaders to promote healthy cultures and values. I believe african tradition has a lot to offer in terms of morals.
3. the judiciary together with the leguislature should review sentences against hiv related offenses.
4. Community should be ready to change its mindset on the disease.
Tetamashimba must be the first man to be tested, imilomo(lips) very red, i doubt this man’s HIV status followed by VJ,KUNDA VP,and Shakafuswa who claimed to have chewed a lot of women at GRZ Guest wing. 8-x
JUST go for the test and in fact some people who know they have AIDS go ahead and infect other people.If everyone is subject to testing this can be made a criminal offence n pipo will be carefull!!!!:d nway who said the testig is public? it just said mandatory it still remains between u n the counselor n the lab guy:)people are just too scared of having a test always forget that HIV does NOT equal AIDS the earlier you know the longer u can live.
amalive pa zed :((:((
offcourse it shouldnt be forced. it should be a requirement for employment and getting into sch( colleges and university). as much it infringes on human privace, its not privace which will save us. the problem we face home is that, people get to know they are sick very late. 😕
malaria kills a child every 30 seconds in Africa but testing for malaria has never become compulsory! Cancer is one other condition that has claimed alot of lives. the reasons for this move are not straight. health is a responsility of an individual. HIV is just like any other stabborn illness. Take back Dr Brain back to his Ministry, at least he understands basics.
mixed message by the church. remember that I mentioned that my boyfriend has been asked by the same church to get tested before we marry when i go back to zed for our wedding.
Could the government also force people to go to church if testing for HIV becomes compulsory. We are made free moral agents we choose to acquire HIV by our desires. Can all Government leaders start before the force the citizens
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The system in the Lord’s church SDA now recommends that 2 people willing to be married must be tested for HIV/AIDS so that they know exactly what they are going into before a pastor can pronounce them husband and wife.
So, I am wondering what these other churches are complaining about.
I like the compulsory HIV tests because it will allow all to have a chance to receive treatment at the right time. By the w
#70 $73,IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN THIS DISCUSSION LAST TIME YU WOULD HAVE KNOWN THE BASIS FO MY ARGUMENTS.ANYWAY WHEN IT COMES TO MY COMMENTS IN #14,I HAVE SPECIAL RESONS FO THAT WHICH I FEEL ARE BEYOND YO LEVEL OF RESONING.BY RESTRICTING PIPO +VE FO HIV OR HEPATITIS B IN FIELDS LIKE CATERING DOES NOT IMPLY DISCREMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISEASE STATE BABA,JUST LIKE PIPO WITH EPILEPSY ARE NOT ADVISED TO DRIVE PUBLIC VEHICLES OR FLY PLANES.IT’S A PIT I WAS OUT,WOULD HAVE LOVED TO SHARE MY THOTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH YU.
Simbao you may not see the rising tomorrow. If you know what is good for you stay away from this issue.
in #70,what do you mean by the statement;”you don’t understand the interaction between hiv and humans”? are you trying to say i don’t understand the pathophysiology of hiv/aids?you’re mistaken,don’t start a fight yu can’t win.fo yo own info,i was one of the first zedians to be trained as a trainer of trainers in hiv/aids issues.some of yu want to shout the loudest b4 yu can give chance to the pipo involved in the field.simbao is not new in the ministry,he was deputy minister in the same ministry in 2004/2005,and knows this issue has been there fo some time.do not think he just woke up and made such a statement,be open minded even in yo fears!
in #73,who cheated yu that every sexual offender is tested fo hiv,i worked in gyne dept at uth and saw difilement victims and have appeared in court as a profesional witness,nothing of what yu’re trying to tell fellow bloggers is factual.limit yo criticism to facts.yu’re lying because there is no law that compels sexual offenders to test fo hiv,rather the offended to do so.come up with good reasons fo yo arguments,and not insult pipo with divergent views.
In TURKEY HIV testing is compulsory for All Foreigners that happen to visit a government hospital. They will do it without your consent! And come found negative you are deported within 2weeks!! Anyway guys, atleast they deport you here, What will they do with all those that found positive pa zed?
In TURKEY HIV testing is compulsory for All Foreigners that happen to visit a government hospital. They will do it without your consent! And if found POSTIVE you are deported within 2weeks!! Anyway guys, atleast they deport you here, What will they do with all those that found positive pa zed?
guys its a non starter we dont have the capacity to deal with mandatory testing mwachepa sana ba zed . we are too poor to contemplate such a huge venture ,wat pipo want is free kasaka kaunga .
It should be compulsory regardless of the above null complaints. Why should one go on pretending that he is health when he is actually dying, what the point. Think hard nutshelss
Tafya bombe guys. ife benangu tilina nyele daily! they are asking me to get tested every month :d
I agree fully with you No. 65.
I am for compulsory testing. Like No.65 said where are the human rights for those people that get infected with HIV through someone who knows (or someone who suspects but is to scared to go for testing)???
I have seen young people dying just because they did not go for testing. Had they known and taken the medicine they could still be alive. It’s all about knowing your status. I know people that are on ARV’s and doing well. Zambia is losing its young generation – think about this before you oppose compulsory testing! The US and other countries are pumping a lot of money into Zambia trying to help the people here. What do you think how long this will go on???
change the term VCT then its gonna be understood period:d/
I have been there 3 times and negative, no one forced me so why force people after all there is a way in which they can know even from a malaria test whether you re + or -. They already do it with expectant mothers and those with TB, Am not advocating for it but they already do they dont have to make it law as ministry of health they can do it without anyone knowing. If anything these days they dont even counsel you good example is New Start they got my blood before my consent and when I asked was told would be counseled in the next room which didnt happen. I know it because am a counsellor and I know what to expect. :d
#90 being + doesnt mean you re going to die. + or – we re all going to die someday. It is because of such kind of thinking that it should not be compulsory, I can imagine what would happen to you if you were found + you would die before your time because you think being + is death. Change your atitude towards HIV and AIDS and stop disrciminating!!!!!
God has given us the right to choose what is right and wrong.Howvever, it would be unappropriate to say HIV/AIDS should be compulsory. Amen
What number 92 said. :)>-
All those who citing human rights violation as a reason not to enfoce compulsory HIV testing shud rethink, many people unknowingly infect others because they have never heard of testing or no-one has challenged them to declare their status, if people who want to join certain institutions are compelled to undergo medical examinations including HIV, I for one would advocate compulsory testing, for all, this way we can at least know for sure how many of our people are infected, and drugs can be procured accordingly.
Just force them by testing tem all so that we save some of their lives. We have a small population which needs to be kept. We can not afford to see our brothers and sisters dying daily out of treatable diseases.
Whether forced or not I believe the outcome would still be confidential I hope so you still can know ones status unless you re a couple and the results will be availed to you. So abstainance eli che!! and by the way just protect yourself if you cant abstan
THE ISSUE IS VCCT(VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING CONFIDETIALITY AND TESTING) AND NOT TO WOKE UP FROM A SLAMBER AND START IMPOSING ON PEOPLE.EDUCATION AND PROPER HIV-AIDS POLICIES SHOULD BE PUT IN PLACE AS WELL AS EASE ACCESS TO ARVS TO THE INFECTED.
i m >:d<(%)because christianity [-x has failed us ,morally it leaves much to be desired=((o=>
It has be voluntary and not madantory that why it is called
vct meaning Voluntary counselling and Testing.
Voluntary testing is there for some time now and what is the result?
How many people who are positive have not gone for voluntary testing and are infecting others or dying because they are not taking ARV’s? Think about this. Of course even if it is mandatory it will be confidental! I know some very educated people that have not gone for testing – but rather died and left their families, especially the kids suffer!
No 47 and NO 49 Gelogelo chilikwati na usamwa sana because your test came out negative. If i were you i would go for a test everyday. You are a married woman i hope your husband stays faithful so that you dont find yourself on the other side of the fence. Im single and negative so i have more assurance than you. Only if you tell me that you do it with a condom with your husband. But from the look of things its like every time you suspect him of playing around you go for a test. Ma. ~o)
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