Disclosure of HIV test results: The president of the CCM Senegal denounces a violation of the law
The president of the CCM Senegal (national coordination body of Senegal), Aïssatou Mbaye Ndiaye, spoke on the management of HIV and the recent controversy related to the disclosure of test results of people arrested in the homosexual case that is shaking the country.
In her statement, she first wanted to recall Senegal’s resilience in the face of health challenges. According to her, HIV cases associated with the phenomenon of homosexuality are an unexpected situation, but it should not obscure the overall reality of the fight against the disease. “HIV is a community health problem that encompasses several factors. This is just one point among many others, “she stressed, insisting on the existence of national strategies already put in place to contain the spread of the virus.
Addressing the sensitive issue of the disclosure of HIV test results, Aïssatou Mbaye Ndiaye was firm. She denounced a practice that she considers contrary to the law and fundamental principles of medicine. “Since the onset of HIV/AIDS, confidentiality has always been an absolute rule. The test and its results are medical confidentiality, “she recalled.
She specified that the legislation in force strictly protects the people concerned. “Any disclosure not authorized by the patient may be subject to legal proceedings. Even within the family circle, including between spouses, the result of a test cannot be communicated without the consent of the person concerned, “she said.
The president of the CCM Senegal thus wonders about the motivations that led to making certain results public, believing that this violates the fundamental rights of individuals.
In addition, Aissatou Mbaye Ndiaye mentioned the holding of a national workshop as part of the Dialogue Pays 2026. This initiative aims to consolidate, harmonize and validate the priorities identified throughout the territory since the beginning of April. According to her, the consultations made it possible to collect the concerns of communities and civil society regarding several major issues, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and climate-health interactions.
The objective of this workshop is to establish a clear list of priorities that will serve as a basis for future funding requests and improved support policies.
