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Source: MSF South Africa
South Africa: MSF warns of widespread denial of healthcare to foreign nationals in South Africa
9 August 2025
Source: Schneider L. JAMA
US: Department of Health and Human Services bans undocumented immigrants from taxpayer-funded health services
9 August 2025
Source: Turkish Minute
Turkey: Refugee’s legal protection revoked after HIV diagnosis in breach of Turkish regulations
6 August 2025
Source: Asia-Plus
Uzbekistan adopts law denying work permits to foreigners diagnosed with HIV or TB
2 August 2025
Source: Drishti Pillai and Samantha Artiga - KFF
US: Health services now out of reach for many immigrants
23 July 2025
Source: National Immigration Law Centre
[Update] US: Idaho immigrants regain HIV treatment access through legal ruling
17 July 2025
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Global study reveals 50 countries still enforce HIV-related travel restrictions
16 July 2025
Source: APA
Russia: Migrants could face mandatory health checks under Russian draft law
14 July 2025
Source: Daryl
Uzbekistan to require HIV tests for returning migrants and foreign workers
8 July 2025