National Policy For Hiv/Aids Management In Schools

Date
Latest reform date

highlight the existence of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Jamaica and in particular in the
education system;
provide guidelines for institutions on the treatment of students and school
personnel infected with HIV/AIDS;
promote the use of universal precautions in all potentially infectious situations;
ensure the provision of systematic and consistent information and educational
material on HIV/AIDS to students and school personnel throughout the system;
reduce the spread of HIV infection
instill non-discriminatory attitudes towards persons with HIV/AIDS.

General Objectives

to promote effective prevention and care for HIV/AIDS within the context of the educational system

Beneficiaries
all educational institutions that enroll students in one or more grades
and at all levels.
Country
Type
Plan
Responsible institution
Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture
Topics / Chapters
 D. Sexual and reproductive health
Main Priority Measure

D.35 - Access to information

Review legislation, standards and practices that restrict access to sexual and reproductive health services, including the provision of comprehensive user-friendly services for adolescents and youth, and guarantee access to full information on all of the service options available to all persons, without any form of discrimination, in order to ensure that the highest international standards of protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms are met in the region.