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Section 11, The Prevention and Control of Hiv and Aids Act, 2007

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(1) Subject to this Act, no person shall compel anotherperson to undergo an HIV test. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), no person shall compel another person to undergo an HIV test as a precondition to or for the continued enjoyment of– (a) employment; (b) marriage; (c) admission into any educational institution; (d) entry into or travel out of the country; or (e) the provision of healthcare, insurance cover or any other service. (3) Any person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence. 8 9 Guidelines on surgical and similar procedures. Penalty for unsafe practices and procedures. Prohibition against compulsory testing. Testing of donated blood. No. 8 Prevention and Control of HIV and AIDS Act 2007 No. 8 Prevention and Control of HIV and AIDS Act 2007 (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, recommending or advising a person to do the HIV test shall not be construed as compelling a person under subsection (2).

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