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Source: National Accent
Russia: New bill introduces broader disease testing for migrants, including hepatitis
1 October 2024
Source: Pulse 19
Russia: Immigrants deported for failing medical examination that includes HIV test
12 July 2024
Source: UNAIDS
HIV services expanded for displaced migrants in wake of Ukraine war and regional turmoil
17 April 2024
Source: Кавказ.Реалии
Russia: Court finds refusal to let migrant woman stay in Russia because of her HIV status unlawful
17 November 2022
Source: Life4me
Russia: Laws that restrict migrants with HIV and deny them medical care increases the burden on the health care system
13 January 2022
Source: TASS
Russia: Medical documents showing negative HIV status and no drug addiction required for stays over 90 days
22 November 2021
Source: Takikh Dela/«Таких Дел»
Russia: Law prohibiting migrants living with HIV from staying in the country does not just legalise discrimination, it also endangers their lives
21 July 2021
Source: Life4me +
Russia: Migrants are forming a "hidden epidemic" because they are afraid to seek help
18 June 2021
Source: Kommersant
Russia: Bill proposing to abolish mandatory deportation of foreigners with HIV submitted for review
22 April 2021