Law on the Prevention of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the Rights and Obligations of Infected Persons

Release Date:	1439-04-16
Release Tool:	Royal Decree
Issuance Instrument Number:	m/41
Validity:	Valid
Summary:	By AI On April 9, 2016, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a decree approving the Law on the Prevention of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the Rights and Duties of Infected Persons. The law aims to classify AIDS as a contagious disease, ensure the rights of those infected, provide them with necessary healthcare, and support them in education and employment. The law includes preventive measures and procedures for raising awareness about the risks of AIDS, and obligates health author...

Release Date:

1439-04-16

Release Tool:

Royal Decree

Issuance Instrument Number:

m/41

Validity:

Valid

Summary:

By AI

On April 9, 2016, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a decree approving the Law on the Prevention of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the Rights and Duties of Infected Persons. The law aims to classify AIDS as a contagious disease, ensure the rights of those infected, provide them with necessary healthcare, and support them in education and employment. The law includes preventive measures and procedures for raising awareness about the risks of AIDS, and obligates health author...