HIV Patients' Privacy Compromised Over COVID-19

While government does not share the coronavirus (COVID-19) patients’ status citing medical confidentiality and right to discretion, HIV/ AIDS patients have come to lose their privacy due to invasive regulations.

HIV patients find themselves having to give up their statuses to law enforcement officers and members of the public during commute, as those without travel permits are forced to produce evidence of medical appointments.

The difficulty in accessing permits sparked a debate on social media with commentators blaming government for failing to put people’s health at the forefront when addressing COVID-19 regulations.

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The time is now to relax adoption laws

Over the years, there has been many reports of infants being abandoned by parents. Many factors can contribute to child abandonment, some of which may stem from mental health issues and lack of support, but other reasons may be that one could have made better choices with proper education. Some parents abandon their infants due to financial difficulties and the fear of having to provide for a newborn. Many developed countries have come up with...

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