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If you contract HIV during your time in Qatar, you will not be deported. According to some sources, you will be able to access HIV treatment, just like Qatari nationals. Other sources say you cannot receive treatment if you're a foreign national. According to HIVTravel, "The Medical Commission's latest report revealing rise on HIV/AIDS cases among the newly-recruited workforce has alarmed a wide section of the society because it is believed this might contribute to spreading the disease in the country."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=147 QATAR - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | If you contract HIV during your time in Qatar, you will not be deported. According to some sources, you will be able to access HIV treatment, just like Qatari nationals. Other sources say you cannot receive treatment if you're a foreign national. According to HIVTravel, "The Medical Commission's latest report revealing rise on HIV/AIDS cases among the newly-recruited workforce has alarmed a wide section of the society because it is believed this might contribute to spreading the disease in the country."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=147 QATAR - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref> | ||
According to a UNAIDS report (2013), "PLHIV treatment care is completely supported by the government that provides them with free treatment, consultation and education. All services are centered in HMC-Hamad Medical Hospital where they are offered free of charge and under total confidentiality privileges for Qataris and non-Qataris. Therapy is available at all times and in case of any shortage certain medications are ordered to reach the country overnight if necessary."<ref>[http://files.unaids.org/en/dataanalysis/knowyourresponse/countryprogressreports/2014countries/QAT_narrative_report_2014.pdf The current situation of HIV/AIDS in Qatar]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||