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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


Pharmacies are accessible and prices are low compare to western economies.
Pharmacies are accessible and prices are low compared to western economies.


===Cost===
===Cost===
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


There are no restrictions on HIV-positive travelers to Taiwan. Foreigners applying for work or student visas are subject to a medical exam that includes an HIV test. As of January 2015, Taiwan no longer deports foreigners who are found to be HIV positive. <ref>[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200010.aspx Taiwan lifts deportation requirement for foreigners with HIV/AIDS]</ref> According to HIVTravel, "Foreigners who wish to get tested in Taiwan are advised to get an anonymous test performed first. In the case of a positive test result, the government will not be notified and it should not be any problem to leave/re-enter Taiwan."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=175 TAIWAN - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>
There are no restrictions on HIV-positive travelers to Taiwan. Foreigners applying for work or student visas are subject to a medical exam that includes an HIV test. As of January 2015, Taiwan no longer deports foreigners who are found to be HIV positive. <ref>[http://focustaiwan.tw/news/asoc/201501200010.aspx Taiwan lifts deportation requirement for foreigners with HIV/AIDS]</ref> According to HIVTravel, "Foreigners who wish to get tested in Taiwan are advised to get an anonymous test performed first. In the case of a positive test result, the government will not be notified and it should not be any problem to leave/re-enter Taiwan."<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=175 TAIWAN - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>}}}</onlyinclude>


===Testing Facilities===
===Testing Facilities===


* STD Clinic Taipei: Anonymous tests with rapid response are possible without any problems. Address: 2F, 100 Kunming Street, Phone: +886 2 2370 3739.
For an overview of LGBTQ-friendly HIV testing centers in Taiwan, click [https://www.maleq.org/hiv-testing-centers-taiwan-online-directory/ here].
* [http://english.tch.gov.taipei/fp.asp?fpage=cp&xItem=1605308&ctNode=9928&mp=109012 Taipei City Hospital Kunming Branch]: They provide STI tests, including HIV test. They also have HIV/AIDS special clinics and hotline for STD counseling.
 
* Rainbow queer  Health Culture Center 9F.-4, No.70, Sec. 2, Roosevelt Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) 02-23920010
* For testing facilities in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Testing_Facilities|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Testing_Facilities|Kaohsiung]]
* Gay Together: This is an LGBTQ-friendly clinic that offers HIV tests, as well as potentially more STI tests. Address: 5F., No.100, Kunming St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City 108, Taiwan (R.O.C.) 02-23703738
* Taiwan AIDS Foundation: This is an LGBTQ-friendly clinic that offers HIV tests, as well as potentially more STI tests. Address: 8F., No.410, Nanjing W. Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City 103 02-25592059
* Living with Hope Organization, Society of Preventive Medicine in Taiwan: This is an LGBTQ-friendly clinic that offers HIV tests, as well as potentially more STI tests. Address: Rm. 902, 9F. Campus Building, No.155, Sec. 2, Linong St., Beitou Dist., Taipei City 112 02-23920010
* Light of Friendship Association of Taiwan: This is an LGBTQ-friendly clinic that offers HIV tests, as well as potentially more STI tests. Address: 3F., No.1, Ln. 1, Bo’ai Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100 02-23755413


Note: For a list of LGBTQ-friendly HIV testing centers in Taiwan, click [https://www.maleq.org/hiv-testing-centers-taiwan-online-directory/ here].
===Support===
===Support===


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===Costs===
===Costs===
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==Medications & Vaccines==
==Medications & Vaccines==
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


* If you want to see an English-speaking gynecologist in Taiwan, click [http://www.tealit.com/article_categories.php?section=health&article=womens here] for a list of options.
For an overview of English-speaking gynecologists in Taiwan, click [http://www.tealit.com/article_categories.php?section=health&article=womens here]
* Zhongxiao Xingfu has been recommended by an expat working in Taipei. Click [http://laorencha.blogspot.com/2011/01/english-speaking-obgyn-in-taipei.html here] for a 2011 blog post with information on this recommendation.
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* For testing facilities in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Gynecological_Exams|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Gynecological_Exams|Kaohsiung]]


===Costs===
===Costs===
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==Pregnancy==
==Pregnancy==
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* Mifepristone is registered as Apano. Misoprostol is avalable as u-miso in Taiwan.<ref name="womenonwaves" />
* Mifepristone is registered as Apano. Misoprostol is avalable as u-miso in Taiwan.<ref name="womenonwaves" />
* Here's a [http://english.gov.taipei/ct.asp?xItem=1110202&ctNode=30488&mp=100002 Taipei Hospital List], if you would like to contact them to see which ones provide abortion services.
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* [http://www.genephile.com.tw/obs/index2-en.htm Ko's Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic] - Address: 1F., No.10-1, Linsen S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100, Taiwan (R.O.C.) Phone: 02-33933939 ext.9
 
* Zhongshan Hospital - Dr. Jean Chang (Chang Pei Lin) and Dr. Bernice Chen (Chen Ming Jer) have been recommended as resources to contact for info.<ref name="womenonwaves" />
* For abortion clinics in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Abortions|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Abortions|Kaohsiung]]


===Costs===
===Costs===


Taiwan's national health insurance does not cover the cost of abortion under any circumstances. A blog post last updated in 2013 lists abortion prices in a private clinic ranging from $6,350 - $8,000 NTD <ref>[https://abortionintaiwan.wordpress.com/] Getting an Abortion in Taiwan</ref>
Taiwan's national health insurance does not cover the cost of abortion under any circumstances. A blog post last updated in 2013 lists abortion prices in a private clinic ranging from $6,350 - $8,000 NTD <ref>[https://abortionintaiwan.wordpress.com/] Getting an Abortion in Taiwan</ref>
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==Advocacy & Counseling==
==Advocacy & Counseling==
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
 
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[http://www.communitycenter.org.tw/ Community Services Center Taipei]: Provides English-language emergency support, general help, and sliding-scale counseling for foreigners in Taipei. Main Tel (02) 2836-8134, Emergency line (09) 3259-4587 Address No. 25, Lane 290 Zhong Shan North Rd., Sec. 6 Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Email csc@communitycenter.org.tw
* For Advocacy & Counseling in your city, see the city pages: [[User:CasualTaiwan/Taipei#Testing_Facilities|Taipei]], [[User:CasualTaiwan/Kaohsiung#Testing_Facilities|Kaohsiung]]


===Costs===
===Costs===
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==List of Additional Resources==
==List of Additional Resources==
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