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Not only that, but the front desk staff was dismissive and arrogant because of his HIV status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The REActor provided a detailed counseling session, explaining to Ali his rights as a representative of PLHIV community patient. He highlighted the treatment algorithm for hepatitis C, classifying it as a socially significant disease that falls under the guaranteed scope of free medical care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accompanying Ali to the polyclinic for primary health care (PHC), the REActor met with the receptionists. After a detailed conversation, incompetence, and denial of treatment for Hepatitis C, despite its inclusion in the guaranteed scope of free medical care at PHC, was revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REActor emphasized that hepatitis C is a socially significant disease in the list of the Republic of Kazakhstan and falls under free treatment. The situation was resolved and the patient is now being evaluated for further treatment for hepatitis C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This story emphasizes the importance of active support from REActors in removing barriers and ensuring equal access to health services for all, regardless of health status.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/react-aph.org\/en\/overcoming-stigma-and-discrimination-in-maternity-hospitals-in-kazakhstan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overcoming stigma and discrimination in maternity hospitals in Kazakhstan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/react-aph.org\/en\/fighting-stereotypes-and-fears-the-story-of-sylvia-from-moldova\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fighting stereotypes and fears: the story of Sylvia from Moldova<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ali (name changed), a man living with HIV and Hepatitis C, approached REActor based on a previous successful counseling experience. 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