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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Patient claims HIV diagnosis was loudly announced at UPA in Ribeirão Preto

A 23-year-old patient alleges that his positive HIV test was publicly announced by medical staff at a hospital in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, leading to a complaint being filed with the police and the suspension of a nursing technician.

Mar 17 • 19:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Patient with confirmed HIV positive test loudly revealed in UPA in the interior of SP: see what is known

A 23-year-old patient reported being publicly exposed and humiliated after his HIV positive test was announced loudly by healthcare professionals at a health unit in Brazil.

Mar 16 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Patient reports anguish and depression after HIV positive test confirmed aloud in UPA in interior SP: 'I can't eat'

A patient in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, expressed distress after his HIV positive test result was publicly declared at a healthcare facility, leading to feelings of humiliation and violation of privacy.

Mar 15 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Medical Confidentiality Is Not a Courtesy,' Says Lawyer of Patient with Confirmed HIV Test Announced Loudly in a Health Unit in SP Interior

A patient in Brazil has accused health professionals of loudly announcing their HIV positive diagnosis, prompting legal and administrative actions regarding privacy violations.

Mar 14 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Patient claims to have been humiliated after HIV positive test confirmed loudly at UPA in interior SP

A 23-year-old patient reported being humiliated after his positive HIV test was announced loudly by health professionals at a UPA in Ribeirão Preto, SP.

Mar 13 • 19:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Caravan brings free Pap and HIV tests to neighborhoods in Quito

The Quito Municipality has launched a campaign providing free Pap smears and HIV tests to designated neighborhoods in the city.

Mar 12 • 02:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Beware of fake HIV test kits in circulation, NAFDAC warns Nigerians

NAFDAC has issued a warning about counterfeit HIV test kits circulating in Nigeria, urging the public and healthcare providers to be vigilant.

Mar 4 • 21:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NAFDAC flags Indian firm’s malaria, HIV test kits

NAFDAC has issued a safety alert regarding malaria and HIV test kits from Meril Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd due to significant violations found in an audit by the WHO.

Mar 3 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal pharmacies in Piracicaba start offering free HIV self-test; see where to pick up

Municipal pharmacies in Piracicaba, Brazil are now providing free HIV self-testing, following a new initiative from the local health department.

Mar 2 • 22:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Local HIV tests: A shift in Africa’s diagnostic capacity

Nigeria has made strides in HIV testing capabilities by locally packaging a WHO-approved rapid diagnostic test, enhancing its public health infrastructure.

Feb 17 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival in Baixada Santista has distribution of condoms and HIV self-tests

The Carnaval in Baixada Santista will include campaigns aimed at preventing sexually transmitted infections by distributing condoms and HIV self-test kits.

Feb 16 • 13:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Oral HIV self-test can now be sold in Canada in ‘key’ move

Canada has approved the sale of the OraQuick HIV self-test, an at-home oral test that delivers results in as little as 20 minutes, marking a significant advancement in HIV testing.

Feb 10 • 18:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS advises to test for virus to avoid serious illness - check for early flu-like symptoms

The NHS has urged individuals to test for HIV to prevent serious health issues, highlighting the significance of early diagnosis for effective treatment.

Feb 10 • 04:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir Injection for HIV Prevention in Nigeria - the Real Test Is Access

The World Health Organization has recommended twice-yearly lenacapavir injections for HIV prevention in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of access and equity in implementing this treatment option.

Feb 2 • 05:26 UTC

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