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Since 1984, the Saudi government has been screening blood for HIV, and in 2012, Saudi Arabia launched a “Zero New Infections, Zero Deaths and Zero Stigma and Discrimination" campaign.<ref>[http://napksa.com/aboutus.php National AIDS Program - About Us]</ref> However, in reality, citizens and non-citizens with HIV are treated completely differently in Saudi Arabia. | |||
If you're a non-Saudi national who wants to work or live in Saudi Arabia, you'll need to show a negative HIV test result before entering the country. Once you enter Saudi Arabia, if you test positive for HIV, you'll probably be placed in solitary confinement and then deported.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=153 SAUDI ARABIA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> There are [http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/314446 documented cases] of foreigners being deported after testing positive for STIs. You will also not receive any STI treatment while awaiting deportation.<ref>[http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net/country/saudi-arabia Saudi Arabia]</ref> Since there are such stiff penalties and circumstances for HIV-positive foreigners, the majority of foreigners appear to avoid tests completely.<ref>[http://www.arabnews.com/news/485866 Kingdom defeating HIV]</ref> | |||
The situation for Saudi nationals is quite different. If a Saudi citizen tests positive for HIV, they are offered free medical care, employment opportunities and confidentiality. There are several hospitals that specialize in treating HIV/AIDS, though some hospitals reportedly do not treat patients with HIV/AIDS.<ref>[http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net/country/saudi-arabia Saudi Arabia]</ref> | The situation for Saudi nationals is quite different. If a Saudi citizen tests positive for HIV, they are offered free medical care, employment opportunities and confidentiality. There are several hospitals that specialize in treating HIV/AIDS, though some hospitals reportedly do not treat patients with HIV/AIDS.<ref>[http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net/country/saudi-arabia Saudi Arabia]</ref> | ||