This is the confirmation from the Ministry of Health after revelations that the Notifiable Disease List, will result in the Authorities having to notified the public of any disease that is a threat to public safety which has 2 new inclusions, the Avian Influenza and HIV/Aids and requires Authorities to notified the public of any disease that is a threat to public safety.
When questioned whether this could lead to people being discouraged from coming forward for tests, Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor Lepani Waqatakirewa said this will not happen.
The Notifiable Diseases list ensures that Health Authorities are notified and the persons affected are separated and isolated from the general public or any other methods to ensure the disease is contained.
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