More than Statistics

Research by the Spiritia Foundation shows that HIV/AIDS sufferers in Indonesia still receive discriminatory treatment.

November 19, 2002

Anton, a Jakarta teenager, fervently wanted to quit using dangerous drugs. Two years ago, he underwent a detoxification program at an international private hospital. Who would have thought that the program, which should have been helpful, would have made his life worse?

The root of the problem was a blood test for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) that was done without his permission. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS, or Acquired Immunod

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