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U.S. lifts ban on travelers with HIV or AIDS {Gadling}
Mar 9th 2011 7:10AM HIV travel restrictions and retreats: http://plwha.org
U.S. lifts ban on travelers with HIV or AIDS {Gadling}
May 9th 2010 3:22AM HIV travel restrictions and retreats - www.plwha.org
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U.S. State Department travel warnings. Useful or useless? {Gadling}
May 9th 2010 3:18AM HIV travel restrictions and retreats - www.plwha.org
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World AIDS Day Happenings {Gadling}
Nov 1st 2009 4:49AM More info on http://plwha.org (HIV travel restrictions and retreats)
The President also announced today the elimination of the HIV entry
ban. Since 1987, HIV-positive travelers and immigrants have been
banned from entering or traveling through the United States without a
special waiver. In July 2008, Congress removed all legislative
barriers to repealing the ban and paved the way for HHS to repeal the
ban. A final rule will be published in the Federal Register on
Monday, November 2nd and will take effect in early January 2010.
That means that people who have HIV and are not U.S. citizens will be
able to enter the U.S. starting in January next year. This is a major
step in ending the stigma associated with HIV.
While I have been traveling across the country during the past
several weeks for our HIV/AIDS Community Discussions, I am hearing
from people living with HIV, nurses, case managers, doctors,
community-based service providers, and others about how important the
program is to ensure access to care and treatment. As we continue our
work on developing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, we have many
important lessons from the Ryan White Program for increasing access
to treatment, helping retain people in care, and improving health
outcomes. Addressing the epidemic in the U.S. is a priority for
President Obama, and we are renewing our focus on prevention as well
as treatment.
As we prepare to mark the 20th anniversary of the Ryan White Program
next August, the legacy of Ryan White continues to endure.
More info on http://plwha.org (HIV travel restrictions and retreats)
Action for AIDS: A Singaporean connection {Gadling}
Nov 1st 2009 4:45AM More info on http://plwha.org (HIV travel restrictions and retreats)
The President also announced today the elimination of the HIV entry
ban. Since 1987, HIV-positive travelers and immigrants have been
banned from entering or traveling through the United States without a
special waiver. In July 2008, Congress removed all legislative
barriers to repealing the ban and paved the way for HHS to repeal the
ban. A final rule will be published in the Federal Register on
Monday, November 2nd and will take effect in early January 2010.
That means that people who have HIV and are not U.S. citizens will be
able to enter the U.S. starting in January next year. This is a major
step in ending the stigma associated with HIV.
While I have been traveling across the country during the past
several weeks for our HIV/AIDS Community Discussions, I am hearing
from people living with HIV, nurses, case managers, doctors,
community-based service providers, and others about how important the
program is to ensure access to care and treatment. As we continue our
work on developing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, we have many
important lessons from the Ryan White Program for increasing access
to treatment, helping retain people in care, and improving health
outcomes. Addressing the epidemic in the U.S. is a priority for
President Obama, and we are renewing our focus on prevention as well
as treatment.
As we prepare to mark the 20th anniversary of the Ryan White Program
next August, the legacy of Ryan White continues to endure.
More info on http://plwha.org (HIV travel restrictions and retreats)
US Congress may lift HIV travel restriction {Gadling}
Nov 1st 2009 4:40AM More info on http://plwha.org
The President also announced today the elimination of the HIV entry
ban. Since 1987, HIV-positive travelers and immigrants have been
banned from entering or traveling through the United States without a
special waiver. In July 2008, Congress removed all legislative
barriers to repealing the ban and paved the way for HHS to repeal the
ban. A final rule will be published in the Federal Register on
Monday, November 2nd and will take effect in early January 2010.
That means that people who have HIV and are not U.S. citizens will be
able to enter the U.S. starting in January next year. This is a major
step in ending the stigma associated with HIV.
While I have been traveling across the country during the past
several weeks for our HIV/AIDS Community Discussions, I am hearing
from people living with HIV, nurses, case managers, doctors,
community-based service providers, and others about how important the
program is to ensure access to care and treatment. As we continue our
work on developing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, we have many
important lessons from the Ryan White Program for increasing access
to treatment, helping retain people in care, and improving health
outcomes. Addressing the epidemic in the U.S. is a priority for
President Obama, and we are renewing our focus on prevention as well
as treatment.
As we prepare to mark the 20th anniversary of the Ryan White Program
next August, the legacy of Ryan White continues to endure.
More info on http://plwha.org
U.S. Senate votes to repeal HIV travel ban {Gadling}
Nov 1st 2009 4:37AM
More info on http://plwha.org
The President also announced today the elimination of the HIV entry
ban. Since 1987, HIV-positive travelers and immigrants have been
banned from entering or traveling through the United States without a
special waiver. In July 2008, Congress removed all legislative
barriers to repealing the ban and paved the way for HHS to repeal the
ban. A final rule will be published in the Federal Register on
Monday, November 2nd and will take effect in early January 2010.
That means that people who have HIV and are not U.S. citizens will be
able to enter the U.S. starting in January next year. This is a major
step in ending the stigma associated with HIV.
While I have been traveling across the country during the past
several weeks for our HIV/AIDS Community Discussions, I am hearing
from people living with HIV, nurses, case managers, doctors,
community-based service providers, and others about how important the
program is to ensure access to care and treatment. As we continue our
work on developing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, we have many
important lessons from the Ryan White Program for increasing access
to treatment, helping retain people in care, and improving health
outcomes. Addressing the epidemic in the U.S. is a priority for
President Obama, and we are renewing our focus on prevention as well
as treatment.
As we prepare to mark the 20th anniversary of the Ryan White Program
next August, the legacy of Ryan White continues to endure.
More info on http://plwha.org
U.S. State Department travel warnings. Useful or useless? {Gadling}
Dec 16th 2008 1:16AM MORE ON WWW.PLWHA.ORG
There are some simple steps all HIV-positive tourists can take regardless of their destinations to minimize chances of undue customs delays or outright deportation:
* Look healthy. Travelers who appear to be ill are likely to be targeted for indepth questioning or inspections.
On the Road With HIV: A Guide for Positive Travelers
* Be discreet and polite.Don't draw any undue attention to yourself that could cause customs officials to pull you aside.
* Don't advertise the fact that you're HIV-positive. It pains me to have to give that kind of advice, but you might not want to wear a PLWHA t-shirt.
* Keep your anti-HIV medications in their original bottles, and do not attempt to hide the containers. If you're hiding them customs officials may think they contain contraband and may hold you to verify that they are permitted into the country.Opening packages or taking pills out of their prescription bottles will delay your time in security(more info).
*Pack extra medicine and supplies when traveling in case you are away from home longer than you expect or there are travel delays.
*If you are taking injectable medications (e.g., Fuzeon, insulin, testosterone) you must have the medication along with you in order to carry empty syringes(more info).
*Depending on the circumstances it may be worthwhile taking along a doctor’s certificate (in English) which shows that the holder is reliant on the medication and that it has been prescribed by the doctor.Carry a copy of your prescriptions in your carry-on, purse, or wallet when you travel.
*You can ask and are entitled to a private screening to maintain your confidentiality. Show copies of your prescriptions and/or your medication bottles and if you have any problems ask to see a supervisor.
In general, the above points apply to entering countries with ambiguous or restrictive regulations: as long as HIV positive status does not become known, there will be no serious problems for a tourist. However, if someone is suspected of being HIV positive, or if the authorities have concrete reasons to believe they are, entry may be refused. Since october 2008 non-immigrant US visas are granted to HIV-positive people who meet certain requirements, instead of waiting for a special waiver from DHS(more info).
My philosophy on the whole issue is that it's not an issue, so I don't present it as one.And I've never had any problems over the years of extensive travel.
The "Travel Test": Before you administer it... {Gadling}
Dec 12th 2008 7:53PM Your travel experience is extremely valuable to other PLWHA
Sometimes the official information about HIV travel restrictions differs from the reality discovered by positive travelers. Recently a good friend told me that she applied for residence in Poland and she didnt have to undergo a medical testing,contrary to the official specifications.
Please post your travel experiences in this blog ( http://countries.bravejournal.com )so we can have a clearer idea about positive traveling and help each other.
http://www.plwha.org
U.S. State Department travel warnings. Useful or useless? {Gadling}
Dec 10th 2008 10:20AM Your travel experience is extremely valuable to other PLWHA
Sometimes the official information about HIV travel restrictions differs from the reality discovered by positive travelers. Recently a good friend told me that she applied for residence in Poland and she didnt have to undergo a medical testing,contrary to the official specifications.
Please post your travel experiences in this blog ( http://countries.bravejournal.com )so we can have a clearer idea about positive traveling and help each other.
http://www.plwha.org
