Chancellor Scholz: Health care for all HIV-positive now!
Chancellor Scholz: Health care for all HIV-positive now!
The challenges of HIV care in Germany
Berlin (ots)
The 25th International Aids Conference in Munich, opened by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is the focus of an urgent appeal from German Aidshilfe. In view of global progress against HIV and AIDS, it can be seen that there are still significant gaps in care in Germany, especially for people without residence papers or health insurance.
urgent need for action
The board of the German Aidshilfe, Sylvia Urban, calls for clear measures by the Federal Government when it comes to supplying HIV. "All people have the right to prevention and medical treatment," she emphasizes. This is not only a health, but also a human rights obligation. Access to HIV therapy must also be guaranteed for the most vulnerable groups in society in order to prevent avoidable AIDS diseases.
effects of fear and stigmatization
In Germany, many people without residence papers are excluded from medical care, which leads to a critical situation. There is a right to treat acute diseases, but due to the statutory reporting obligation to the immigration office, many affected people shy away from going to the doctor, for fear of deportation. This fear can have fatal consequences because untreated HIV infections can lead to fatal AIDS diseases.
global success and local failures
worldwide has been achieved by considerable progress in combating HIV and AIDS in the past 30 years. According to Unaids, the goal is to end AIDS pandemic by 2030. Nevertheless, access to life -saving medication remains a central problem. Around a quarter of people with HIV have no access to the necessary therapies worldwide. This illustrates the need for comprehensive and fair medical care, also in Germany.
The voice of those affected
In Germany, an estimated 96,700 people with HIV live, although around 8,200 people are not aware of their infection. Despite the existence of effective medications that prevent the virus increase and exclude transmission, prejudices and discrimination are still widespread. 95 percent of people with HIV in Germany report discrimination, which significantly affects their everyday life.
The commitment of the German Aidshilfe
Deutsche Aidshilfe is represented with a large delegation at the AIDS conference and is actively involved in the right care of all HIV-positive people. In numerous events in the Global Village, the votes of those affected should be heard and an awareness of the requirements for treatment in Germany are to be created.
conclusion: for an inclusive health care
The discussions about the AIDS conference make it clear how important it is that all people have access to medical care regardless of their residence status. Only through political measures that guarantee the protection and rights of people with HIV can a fair and comprehensive health care in Germany be realized.
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