This is not new news, but….
I just came across this webinar series and one of the series, just a few weeks ago, was about how refugees are no longer screened for HIV before they are admitted to the US. I see that a month ago they did one on suicide among refugees. Maybe next they need to do a webinar on how refugees are coming in with active TB, something we just heard from an unidentified reader at another website. Hat tip: Paul
You can hear the webinar here:
Since January 4, 2010, HIV is no longer an inadmissible condition for refugees seeking resettlement in the US. Refugees are not required to undergo HIV testing as part of the overseas medical examination and HIV-positive individuals do not need an approved Class A Waiver for admission. Resettlement agencies, state and local health officials have raised questions on how best proceed in screening refugees and linking HIV-positive individuals with services. They have also asked for guidance in providing information, testing and treatment for refugees that is consistent with state and federal health privacy laws and best practices.