California Health Care Services said taxpayers are paying nearly $30,000 to treat one patient with HIV/AIDS every year. That’s $28,800 for medications and $655.44 for labs. “That cost doesn’t even include clinical staff, diagnostic studies, or other costs,” said Joyce Hayhoe, Director of Legislation and Communications for California Health Care Services.
US: 'Condoms in prison' debate reveals annual cost of care for a person with HIV in prison
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Costa Rica: Organisation of People Living with HIV responds to proposed law to reinstate HIV Criminalisation
Policies that criminalise HIV are policies of death
August 31, 2023
Mexico: Greater collaboration needed between civil society, health authorities and legislators
HIV stigma: A social struggle that needs political reinforcement
August 11, 2023
Austria: Care organisations refuse to provide home care for 81-year-old man living with HIV
Just like in the 80s: No 24-hour care for HIV-positive people.
August 2, 2023
Russia: Parliament to consider requirement for certificate indicating HIV status before marriage
Russians may be obliged to report their HIV status before getting married
July 28, 2023
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