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Health Deputy Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya
Government has directed government health institutions to stop conducting compulsory HIV testing for patients seeking medical care.
Commenting on concerns by the general public over government health institutions conducting compulsory HIV testing before administering medical attention, Health Deputy Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya says government policy on HIV testing remains the same.
Dr. Chilufya tells QFM News in an interview that HIV testing is optional and that no one should be forced to take an HIV test against their will.
He has however, encouraged Zambians to know their HIV status so that they know how to look after themselves which he says it is for their own benefit.
Dr. Chilufya states that for Zambia to attain the HIV free generation status, all pregnant women must know their HIV status so that they have HIV free children.