About Us Portfolio Press Careers Sitemap Advertise Contact Us Make this your Homepage

Register

Sign In

Sign In Using Facebook

Home » General Health News

US to End Travel Ban on HIV/AIDS Patients: Obama

by Sreeraman on October 31, 2009 at 3:10 PM General Health News

President Barack Obama said Friday the United States would end in early 2010 a 22-year-old travel ban on foreign HIV patients, hailing the move as a step toward ending the stigma of the disease.

US to End Travel Ban on HIV/AIDS Patients: Obama

Related Links

Obama announced the move as he signed the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act, a bill funding a federal program providing HIV-related health care.

"It will also take an effort to end the stigma that has stopped people from getting tested, that has stopped people from facing their own illness and that has sped the spread of this disease for far too long," Obama said at the signing ceremony.

"If we want to be the global leader in combating HIV/AIDS, we need to act like it. And that's why on Monday, my administration will publish a final rule that eliminates the travel ban effective just after the New Year."

Source-AFP
SRM

Pumpkin Skin may Help Ward Off Yeast Infections

Switzerland Restricts Use of GSK Swine Flu Vaccine

More News on: Travel Health, Travel

Comment & Contribute

Be the first to comment!
Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. Comments are normally moderated and are reviewed after they are posted.
* Your comment can be maximum of 2500 characters
	Notify me when reply is posted I agree to the terms and conditions
Your comments are automatically posted once they are submitted. All comments are however constantly reviewed for spam and irrelevant material (such as product or personal advertisements, email addresses, telephone numbers and website address). Such insertions do not conform to our policy and 'Terms of Use' and are either deleted or edited and republished. Please keep your comments brief and relevant.This section may also have questions seeking help. If you have the information you are welcome to respond, but please ensure that the information so provided is genuine and not misleading.

Medwonders Health Network

Support Groups Members Discussions

Total Members - 54718
Support Groups - 445

Health News Index

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Latest News Most Popular Most Commented

Low Vitamin D Boosts Wrist Fracture Risk

IRDA To Do Away With The Age Limit For Purchasing Health Insurance

Study Suggests Link Between Heart Disease and Prostate Cancer

Smokers and the Obese Pay 50% More on Life Insurance

Novel Anti-Aging Treatments

News Archive
Date :
Category :
Keyword :

News Quick Links

	News Central			Health Watch
	Latest Health News			Health In Focus
	News Category (500+)			Breaking Health News
	Popular News			Celebrating Life
	Health News and Press Release			Medindia - Exclusive
	News Photo Gallery			India Special
	News Video Gallery			Lifestyle and Wellness
	News From Other Resources

Travel

Complete Medindia Resources

News Categories:


»	Latest Weight Loss Tip

»	Diabetes Diagnosis Triggers Unhealthy Diet Promotion Charge on US Celebrity Chef

»	Decaffeinated Coffee Could Improve Memory Function

»	Role of Determination in Dieting

»	Avoid Indulging in Junk Food by Putting Off Temptation to Unspecified Time
More Diet News

General News
»	Hepatitis C Risk from Amateur Tattoos	»	Teenage Girls Receive Birth Control Implant at School Without the Knowledge of Parents
»	Tips to Prevent Brain Injuries in Fighters	»	In Wake of Planned Parenthood Fuss Top Official Quits Komen
»	Chances of a Prolonged Life Bleaker Than Previously Predicted	»	US Boosts Alzheimer's Research Funding
»	Lead Poisoning Epidemic in Nigeria 'Worst in Modern History'	»	New Report Points to Soaring Medical Debt

Read More >>

Adolescent Depression Support Group	Agoraphobia Support Group	Alcohol abuse / Alcohol dependence / Alcoholism Support Group
Alcohol and Driving Support Group	Anorexia Nervosa Support Group	Anxiety Disorder Support Group
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Support Group	Binge Eating : The Pleasure and Pain Support Group	Bruxism / Tooth Grinding / Jaw Clenching / Teeth Clenching / Parasomnia Support Group

US to End Travel Ban on HIV/AIDS Patients: Obama

Medwonders Health Network

General News

Consumers

Medical Professionals

Medical Students

Directories