PM says don’t discriminate against HIV/AIDS victims, employ them

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Prime Minister Hun Sen yesterday called on people not to stigmatise or discriminate against the people living with HIV, instead provide them with employment opportunities the same as other citizens. The Premier also called on owners of factories, entrepreneurs, private companies or state institutions to offer employment to people living with HIV, so that they can generate income to support themselves and their families.

“I would like to announce that HIV/AIDS still exists in Cambodia. In 2022, HIV infection increased to 300 cases,” Mr Hun Sen said yesterday during a meeting with 20,000 garment workers in Kampong Speu province’s Chbar Mon city. “I would like to appeal to the people not to stigmatise or discriminate against people living with HIV. If they have HIV and are employed, please allow them to continue to work,” he said.

“And if they are applying for a job, please employ them and do not discriminate against them,” he said. “For those who have same-sex partners, they must take measures to protect themselves from contracting HIV. In case they suspect they might be infected, they must go immediately to hospital for treatment,” he added.
 

 

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