Article 161. Social and legal protection of persons infected with HIV infection The Code on the Health of the People and the Healthcare System of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Home / RLA / Article 161. Social and legal protection of persons infected with HIV infection The Code on the Health of the People and the Healthcare System of the Republic of Kazakhstan

1. Persons infected with HIV infection are not limited to studying in educational institutions, staying in sanatorium-resort organizations and health-improving educational institutions.

2. Termination of an employment contract, prohibition of concluding an employment contract, except in cases established by the labor legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, admission to educational organizations and social institutions, as well as infringement of the rights and legitimate interests of persons infected with HIV infection, as well as infringement of housing and other rights and interests of their close relatives are not allowed.

3. The employer is not allowed to request the results of an HIV test, except for medical workers who have contact with blood, other biological fluids and biomaterials that are subject to preliminary and periodic medical examinations.

4. If HIV infection is detected, employees with a diagnosis of HIV infection are subject to transfer by the employer to another job that is not associated with a violation of the integrity of the skin or mucous membranes.

5. The specifics of admission, passage and dismissal from military service, service in special state and law enforcement agencies, civil protection agencies of persons infected with HIV infection are determined by the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

6. Persons who become infected with HIV infection as a result of improper performance of official duties by medical workers and workers in the field of consumer services have the right to compensation for damage caused to life or health, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated July 7, 2020 "On the health of the people and the healthcare system

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