Issue HO-103 Type Incorporation
Type Law Status Available:
Source ASA 1997.02.28 / 3 Place of Reception Yerevan
Adoption body Date of adoption: 03.02.1997
Signing body President of the Republic of Armenia Date of signature 15.02.1997
Certifying Authority Date of ratification
Effective Date 28.02.1997 Effective Date
Modifiers and incorporations
RA LAW ON DISEASE FROM HUMAN IMMUNE DISEASE
ON PREVENTION
REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
LAW:
Adopted by the National Assembly
To the President of the Republic
with objections and suggestions
February 3, 1997
HUMAN Immune Deficiency Virus - Disease
ON PREVENTION
This law defines a human immunodeficiency virus
procedures for disease prevention, diagnosis and control, such as:
as well as the prevention of disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus
organizational, legal, economic and financial basis.
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Basic Concepts Used in this Law
The following basic concepts are used in this law:
human immunodeficiency virus (hereinafter referred to as HIV) - a virus that infects
human immune system and leads to the syndrome of immune deficiency
emergence and development;
HIV - a long-term chronic infectious disease that causes HIV
g.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) - Disease,
which develops in people infected with HIV is considered to be the last of HIV infection
stage, characterized by impaired immune system activity, as a result of which
the body becomes immune to various infectious and oncological diseases
towards.
A person infected with HIV - a person whose body has been found immune to humans
malaria virus or antibodies to the virus. With HIV
The infected person, having no external symptoms of the syndrome, is considered to be the source of the infection;
AIDS patient - a person who has a human immunodeficiency virus
due to profound disruption of the immune system and its consequence
pathological manifestations.
(Article 1 edited by HO-63-N of 19.03.09)
Article 2. AIDS Prevention Service
HIV / AIDS prevention is implemented in the Republic of Armenia
state and local self-government bodies in accordance with the law
as well as health, education, and so on
other organizations (regardless of organizational-legal form) of Armenia
Within the limits of the powers vested in them by the legislation of the Republic.
HIV / AIDS prevention and monitoring of the population of the Republic of Armenia
AIDS prevention is in place in the Republic of Armenia
the Republican Center (hereinafter referred to as AIDS CSO).
Funding for HIV prevention and allocation
the state body authorized for effective use shall develop the state
a targeted program approved by the government.
Physical and legal persons may participate in the fight against HIV / AIDS
persons (including foreign nationals, stateless persons,
foreign and international organizations), benefactors (physical and
legal entities, including foreign nationals, stateless
persons, foreign and international charities).
(Article 2 edited 11.10.00 HO-92, 19.03.09 HO-63-N)
Article 3. Scope of this Law
This law applies to the citizens of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Foreign Citizens and Citizenship of the Republic of Armenia
non-persons (hereinafter referred to as persons), as well as in the Republic of Armenia
operating enterprises, institutions and organizations (independent of ownership)
form).
Authorities of the Government of the Republic of Armenia for AIDS
Article 4
in the field of prevention
The Government of the Republic of Armenia:
a) Regularly informs the population about AIDS prevention measures
about.
b) Implements AIDS epidemic control in the Republic of Armenia
through authorized state bodies in the area;
c) Approves HIV and AIDS infected persons in the Republic of Armenia
Targeted quality specialized medical care and services for patients
programs:
d) Provides conditions for scientific and practical AIDS research;
e) Conduct moral and sexual upbringing of adolescents
activities, including thematic issues related to HIV / AIDS prevention
through inclusion in educational programs;
f) Creates conditions for training of staff in the field of AIDS prevention
for.
g) in accordance with the international treaties of the Republic of Armenia
exchanges information on HIV and AIDS prevalence.
h) Approves the treatment of foreign citizens infected with HIV
Procedure of Entering the Republic of Armenia:
i) Develops and implements HIV / AIDS in the Republic of Armenia
interdepartmental measures to prevent HIV infection
within the state targeted program:
j) Provides medical services for the detection of HIV infection
access to research, including anonymous HIV
research combined with pre-test and post-test counseling
with provision. Procedure for providing pre-post and post-post consultation
designated by the authorized state body;
k) Establishes HIV / AIDS detainees and convicts
pre-test and post-test counseling by health care providers;
procedure for conducting the research.
(Article 4 supplemented by HO-32 on 09.02.00 HO-63-N, 19.03.09 HO-181-N, 11.09.12
Article 5. Financing AIDS Prevention and Treatment Programs
State funding for AIDS prevention and treatment programs is seen as
priority given to the life and health of society as well as individuals
the need to ensure security.
HIV / AIDS prevention, HIV treatment and social
Financing of defense is financed from the state budget
within state target programs, as well as others not prohibited by law
at the expense of funds.
(Article 5 added 11.10.00 HO-92, edited 19.03.09 HO-63-N)
The rights and freedoms of people living with HIV
Article 6
safeguards
The fact that a person is infected with HIV cannot be the basis for his or her rights and rights
for the restriction of freedoms, except as provided for by law.
Foreign nationals and stateless persons:
Article 7
Conditions for entering the Republic of Armenia
(Article 7 became effective 19.03.09 HO-63-N)
HIV / AIDS Citizens and Citizenship
Article 8
treatment of persons without
(title edited 19.03.09 HO-63-N)
Foreign citizens and foreigners located in the Republic of Armenia
stateless persons in the body when HIV is detected
Treatment is organized by the legislation of the Republic of Armenia
in order.
Foreign citizens infected with HIV, as well as stateless persons
persons enter the Republic of Armenia for treatment in accordance with
in the order established by law.
(Article 8 supplemented by HO-32, 09.02.00, edited HO-63-N, 19.03.09)
Article 9. International Treaties
Unless otherwise provided by international treaties of the Republic of Armenia,
The provisions of international treaties shall apply as provided by this Law.
CHAPTER 2:
Medical examinations conducted for HIV detection
CONDITIONS AND ORDER:
Article 10. Laboratory research
Laboratory tests for HIV are being conducted
Licensed in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Armenia
in health care companies (regardless of form of ownership).
HIV AIDS WHO Positive Results of Laboratory Testing
Repeated examination is mandatory.
Laboratory HIV testing is voluntary and anonymous
except as provided for in Article 11 of this Law.
Persons who should inject blood, blood components or biologics
fluids, transplanted organs and tissues, may require twice as much
laboratory testing to detect HIV.
Laboratory research on HIV is combined with pre-test and
with post-treatment counseling.
Examination of children under 14 years of age shall be performed by law
by the request or consent of their legal representatives, and 14-18
children under the age of one upon their request or consent, except by law
foreseen cases.
(Article 10 amended by HO-63-N of 19.03.09)
Article 11. Groups to be tested for HIV
(title edited 19.03.09 HO-63-N)
Mandatory medical consultation and research are subject to:
(a) donors of blood, biological fluids, tissues and organs;
b) Children born to mothers with HIV.
HIV counseling and research by health care providers
is provided,
a) pregnant women;
b) sexually transmitted infections;
c) drug addicts;
(d) detainees and convicts.
All population groups have the right to volunteer for HIV
consulting and research.
The state body authorized by the Government of the Republic of Armenia shall determine
consultation and research as set forth in Parts 1, 2 and 3 of this Article
categories except paragraph 2 (d).
(Article 11 amended by HO-92 of 11.10.00, edited by HO-63-N of 19.03.09, amended by HO-181-N of 11 September 12)
CHAPTER 3:
DANGER OF HIV INFECTION BY RECRUITING WORK
SOCIAL PROTECTION OF SUBJECTS
Social of persons at risk of HIV infection
Article 12
protection in the field of work
Persons infected with HIV from businesses, institutions and organizations
for employees providing diagnostics and treatment, as well as for those workers,
whose work relates to HIV-containing substances is defined
a) salary surplus;
b) shortened working day;
c) additional remuneration;
d) additional leave.
The conditions and procedure for granting the above-mentioned privileges are set by Armenia
Government of the Republic.
Health care organizations are obliged to provide information on HIV
researchers, HIV-infected persons, as well as health care providers
security measures necessary for the performance of duties and
conditions, as prescribed by the authorized state body.
(Article 12 edited 11.10.00 by HO-92, 19.03.09 by HO-63-N, amended by 03.10.11 by HO-257-N)
When receiving or providing medical care and services with HIV
Article 13
the right to compensation for harm caused to infected persons
HIV infection when receiving or providing medical care and services
in this case, the persons have the right to compensation for the damage caused to Armenia
In accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic.
CHAPTER 4:
THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS CONVICTED WITH HIV AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS
AND DUTIES
Article 14. The rights of persons infected with HIV
HIV-infected persons have the right to:
a) obtain written information on the results of the research;
b) to receive non-discriminatory treatment;
c) Request medical confidentiality except for Armenia
Cases stipulated by the legislation of the Republic:
d) continue working except for the Government of the Republic of Armenia
cases specified by:
e) Get appropriate counseling, get acquainted with HIV prevention
for precautionary measures.
HIV-infected persons cannot be without their written consent
The object of scientific experiments and research.
HIV-infected children and their parents (legal)
Article 15
Representatives) rights
Children under the age of 18 with HIV use up to 18 years of age
for children with disabilities established by the legislation of the Republic of Armenia
rights.
The parents (legal representatives) of a child infected with HIV have the right to:
a) stay with the child in the hospital during that time off, and
receive benefits for the child and for them;
(b) to take an annual leave at their convenient time.
Getting rid of HIV to care for a child infected with HIV
period is recorded as work experience.
(Article 15 amended by HO-63-N of 19.03.09)
Article 16. Obligations of a person infected with HIV
A person infected with HIV or its legal representative is obliged to do so
Approved by the authorized state body excluding HIV
precautionary measures.
(Article 16 amended by HO-63-N of 19.03.09)
CHAPTER 5:
FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 17. Liability for Violation of this Law
Persons violating this law, as well as businesses, institutions and others
The organizations are responsible for the Republic of Armenia
according to the legislation:
Article 18. Entry into Force of the Law
This law shall enter into force upon its promulgation.
Republic of Armenia
President:
L. Ter-Petrosyan
Yerevan:
February 15, 1997
LA-103