HIV/AIDS In Taiwan
Taiwan's epidemic of HIV/AIDS began with the first case reported in December 1984. In 1990, the government promulgated the AIDS Prevention and Control Act. As of Feb. 2012, there are 22,296 reported cases of Taiwanese testing positive, and 810 foreigners testing positive. Most of the latter have been deported, making Taiwan one of only 22 countries in the world to continue such practices according to UNAIDS. Taiwan nationals who have HIV/AIDS can receive free medical care (including HAART therapies), with the state covering the cost. Non-governmental organizations have set up "AIDS Half-Way Houses" for homeless patients.
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