17 Dec 2004

Singapore hospitals begin HIV testing on pregnant mothers

SINGAPORE (AFP/AP) - Singapore hospitals have begun testing pregnant women for HIV following a directive from the government concerned about the rising number of AIDS cases, the Ministry of Health said Thursday.

"The Ministry of Health had sent out a directive on December 8 to both the public and medical practitioners to start routine testing of pregnant women for the AIDS virus," it said in a brief email statement to AFP.

Testing is not compulsory but is included as part of routine medical check-ups for pregnant women unless they choose to opt out. to read more...


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