Comments on: HIV Travel Policy

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:45:48 +0000

As a travel writer who is constantly on the go, I have come across some of the most insane restrictions when entering a foreign country. Disease is nothing new when it comes to restrictions. It is the responsibility of the government to keep it’s citizens safe. It has nothing to do with discrimination.
Using political correctness to make determinations is irresponsible.
That being said; I have NO problem with HIV infected people gaining access to the US. I just don’t think the decisions should be based on politics.

By: Dave Billingsley

Dave Billingsley — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:40:48 +0000

It is absolutely inexcusable that the U.S. still has this entry restriction in place. To think that we are in the company of such countries as Yemen, Saudi Arabia, North and South Korea who all bar entry of HIV positive people. Nearly every other country on the planet has removed their ban on short term tourists who are HIV pos. and many have no restrictions on immigration. This government should be ashamed. How can we possibly claim to be a beacon to the world for civil rights, equality and freedom. …
And equally frustrating is the fact that in July, 2008 congress passed legislation, and George Bush signed it, that eliminated the law requiring HIV/AIDS to be on the list of diseases that prevent entry into the country….

By: Travel Blog

Travel Blog — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:53:53 +0000

It would be nice to see changes to the HIV waver rules.

By: HiV travel restrictions and retreats

HiV travel restrictions and retreats — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:42:31 +0000

Tips for positive travellers,restrictions and retreats on http://www.plwha.org

By: The AIDS.gov Team

The AIDS.gov Team — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:46:49 +0000

Thanks for your interest in sharing web badges — the link above should now work.

By: Bed and Breakfast Delhi

Bed and Breakfast Delhi — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:04:39 +0000

We would, also, like do add aids/hiv prevention stamps in headers of our Bed and Breakfast site. Can you please tell me when can I find banners like this on Aids.gov site?
The url given in response to the above query shows an error 404 page.
We being from India, a country with an increasing Hiv rate, would like to make public aware of this.
Can you post the correct url, please.
Thank you.

By: Annette Lizzul

Annette Lizzul — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:15:34 +0000

The US in one of only several countries that impose this highly discriminatory and cumbersome TRAVEL BAN. It was put in place in the early 80′s, under Reagan, when HIV was not understood and panic was widespread. It’s time to reverse this ban. It only makes matters worse, because people with HIV who are too afraid to be “humiliated” at customs, “held in quarantine” or “told to leave” do not take their meds — which causes drug resistance. President Obama pledged to overturn this archaic travel ban and I hope it is reversed soon.
After 25 years of this epidemic, people living with HIV are still feared, isolated and discriminated against.

By: fasblog

fasblog — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:58:46 +0000

Well its one thing issuing Visas and an entirely other thing to approving and granting them. I heard the government is quite strict?

By: The AIDS.gov Team

The AIDS.gov Team — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:38:31 +0000

Thanks for your comment! Web badges that promote the KNOWIT HIV testing campaign are available on AIDS.gov: http://www.aids.gov/knowit.html Hope you'll share them on your site!

By: Las Vegas Holidays

Las Vegas Holidays — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:01:11 +0000

We would like do add aids/hiv prevention stamps in headers of our travel sites. Can you please tell me when can I find banners like this on Aids.gov site?