Prevention and Control of HIV and AIDS Act, 2007
An Act providing for the prevention and control of HIV and AIDS and the protection of the rights of people living with HIV in Sierra Leone.
Summary
The Prevention and Control of HIV and AIDS Act, 2007 provides a legal framework for the prevention and control of HIV and AIDS in Sierra Leone and for the protection of the rights of people living with and affected by HIV.
The Act provides for HIV prevention measures, education and awareness, voluntary and confidential testing and counselling, and treatment, care and support. It protects people living with HIV against discrimination and breaches of confidentiality, and addresses the rights of affected groups including women and children. It creates offences, such as for wilful transmission or breach of confidentiality, and provides for the coordination of the national response.
It operates alongside the National HIV and AIDS Commission.
Main provisions
- Provides for HIV prevention, education and awareness.
- Provides for voluntary, confidential testing, counselling and treatment.
- Protects people living with HIV against discrimination.
- Protects the confidentiality of HIV status.
- Creates offences, including for breach of confidentiality or wilful transmission.
- Supports the coordination of the national HIV/AIDS response.