hepatitis B infection

concern Active member

48POSTS

15 years ago

everyone,

i am very dissapointed to say that they will still screen HBV for the new comers.

guys, there are still a lot of countries we can work without this kind of rule even better than here. eventhough i have been given a clearance because mine is consider renewal, my sympathy is still with those who just want to work properly but they received comdemnation instead.

sagar2 Active member

69POSTS

15 years ago

#1482

concern please correct me if I'm getting it wrong thats mean a person who come here on visit visa then offered a job that does not fall in 6 categories so he will not go under HBV test am I right. hope to hear from you guys .

Regards
Sagar

henrydets Contributor

109POSTS

15 years ago

#1483

bedazzled wrote:
Disappointed to Say The Least.... Keep Sentiments Aside Guys.. HBV New Comers Will Not Not Be Given Residential Visa...

I dont agree till we get correct interpritation form lowyer,coz the way is stated is clear that As per the article 2, all expatriates who enter the UAE for work purpose or study or residency will be subjected to the medical check up as stated in the resolution, which specifies conditions for issuing residence visa or renewing it.
" For cases of hepatitis B, tuberculosis and leprosy, the new comers only will undergo medical check ups.[/b] But in case of Aids, new incomers and residents who seek renewal of residency will be all subjected to Aids test when applying or renewing residence visa. "

bedazzled Member

24POSTS

15 years ago

#1484

Guys Just Copy The Entire Page ( Arabic) from The Link Given By perdanasiswa and translate to english in Google, what U People Have Been Posting Is just A Brief. The Link Given By perdanasiswa gives us Complete Clearity.

Thanks
perdanasiswa

bedazzled Member

24POSTS

15 years ago

#1485

Extremely Sorry To Henry & All Members. I Just Got Carried away & Failed to Read In Between Lines

henrydets wrote:
bedazzled wrote:
Disappointed to Say The Least.... Keep Sentiments Aside Guys.. HBV New Comers Will Not Not Be Given Residential Visa...

I dont agree till we get correct interpritation form lowyer,coz the way is stated is clear that As per the article 2, all expatriates who enter the UAE for work purpose or study or residency will be subjected to the medical check up as stated in the resolution, which specifies conditions for issuing residence visa or renewing it.
" For cases of hepatitis B, tuberculosis and leprosy, the new comers only will undergo medical check ups.[/b] But in case of Aids, new incomers and residents who seek renewal of residency will be all subjected to Aids test when applying or renewing residence visa. "

henrydets Contributor

109POSTS

15 years ago

#1486

So my interpritation are ok yeah.

spk Active member

48POSTS

15 years ago

#1487

its really confusing will they still test hbv for new comers can any body clearify this?because there is missing something i m little confused as i want to apply for a job they will still check hbv or not?

henrydets Contributor

109POSTS

15 years ago

#1488

spk wrote:
its really confusing will they still test hbv for new comers can any body clearify this?because there is missing something i m little confused as i want to apply for a job they will still check hbv or not?

Let us see as from next week.

yasee Member

11POSTS

15 years ago

#1489

dear all please follow the link below published in gulfnews....

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/gover … s-1.670443

spk Active member

48POSTS

15 years ago

#1490

perdanisiswa it is ot mention that new comers wil not have hbv test the law is still the same earlier also newcomers had to go for hbv and tb test now also the rule for newcomers is the same than what is the amendment they have done can anybody pls provide the correct information its really confusing it really makes me panick am very dissappointed by this i m not able to understand clearly pls help me pls provide the correct information might b missing something all our prayers got wasted

w_ali Active member

31POSTS

15 years ago

#1491

This means that the new comers will be tested for heb b and if found positive will not be deported but will be vaccinated and at the time of renewal they have to provide the vacination cards??

w_ali Active member

31POSTS

15 years ago

#1492

"Those tested positive for Hepatitis B will have to take three doses of vaccinations and show proof that they have taken them. Workers have to show the vaccination certificate at the time of renewal of the visa. The first dose of vaccination will cost Dh 50 and the two others are free of charge, the minister said:

guys its clear that the new comers will be granted residency..

hope this matter gets cleared soon..keep praying..

w_ali Active member

31POSTS

15 years ago

#1493

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArti … ion=theuae

check this link.

this might be give the ans to our questions.

Pregnancy tests for some visa categories Asma Ali Zain

19 August 2010, 11:57 PMPregnancy tests for some categories of women workers will be required under a revised set of medical fitness rules for granting work and residency permits to expatriates in the country.

The date for its enforcement will be decided in due course while the fee structure remains unchanged, health officials announced on Thursday.

Under the new federal rules aimed at benefitting public health, all maids, nannies and female drivers will be required to undergo pregnancy tests. In case of a pregnancy, it will be up to the sponsor to allow her to work or not. Only a category of professionals applying for new or renewal of visas will be tested for Hepatitis B and Syphilis. Under this category, those testing positive for Hepatitis, will not be given residency permit while those testing negative will be given mandatory vaccination and issued a certificate. Those with Syphilis will be given treatment locally. Expatriates from all other professions and their dependants applying for a new/renewing visa will only be tested for HIV, pulmonary TB and Leprosy. Those testing positive for these diseases will not be given residency permit.

As reported by Khaleej Times last week only six categories of workers including nannies, housemaids, nursery/kindergarten supervisors, beauty salon and health club workers, private drivers and food handlers in cafeterias and restaurants will be tested for Hepatitis B and Syphilis.

The latest amendments are designed to eliminate any existing gaps as a result of the increased numbers of foreign labourers to work or reside in the UAE, said the Minister of Health, Dr Hanif Hassan while announcing the new rules.

There is also a plan to increase the number of medical checkup centres.

Rules for tuberculosis remain unchanged making old, new or active cases of pulmonary TB subject to deportation.

In Dubai Health Authority, we isolate and treat such cases until completely cured before deporting them and providing them with one months medicine, said Maisa Al Bustani, Head of the Medical Fitness Centre, DHA.

asmaalizain@khaleejtimes.com

w_ali Active member

31POSTS

15 years ago

#1494

According to Asma's report,only the six categories will be tested for hep b...

Rest of the professions will be tested only for HIV, pulmonary TB and Leprosy..

so its a good news for all of us.

henrydets Contributor

109POSTS

15 years ago

#1495

Goood Luck Everyone Yes ourday is here God bless you and pray for the deported to be allowed to re-enter UAE.

mickey2000 Contributor

107POSTS

15 years ago

#1496

Dear All brothers and sisters...

I gald to her this news that is good for all of us, eventhough I like to be with all of you ,even We are clearance or not becuase this almost 60 days I watch our forum look like my home, and I want all of you to know each other, now we are criminal anymore, we are working for our family, our staff to make their life is better.

Now all of us who are suffering both new comers and renews will be safe by hand of god.

God bless Miniry of health U.A.E. for this amendent is law of us.

Freedom is coming. Today I cry for happy..

For our brohters and sisters who deported before we will help each other to bring all of them back...... we will help each other.

Today all of us in this forum will sleep nicely

w_ali wrote:
According to Asma's report,only the six categories will be tested for hep b...

Rest of the professions will be tested only for HIV, pulmonary TB and Leprosy..

so its a good news for all of us.

kk Active member

44POSTS

15 years ago

#1497

Dear All,

I'd like to keep special mention to those who, early on, suffered the misfortune of being deported from the UAE despite their best intentions. Finally all our prayers were answered. But it doesn't mean to say that the battle against this disease is over.

I have already mentioned of a research I want to pursue on the ability of one particular herb to promote seroconversion on its longterm use. But this particular hypothesis would remain unproven unless the brave and determined ones who want to undergo the treatment will prove it.

Please post your reply if you are interested. Thank you.

Regards,
KK

sagar2 Active member

69POSTS

15 years ago

#1498

plz kk then share with us that herb .

Regards
Sagar

jill13 Active member

67POSTS

15 years ago

#1499

Praise God really listen to our prayers. lets continue praying and believing. and may all of us have a peace of mind.Goodluck to everyone!!!!!

henrydets Contributor

109POSTS

15 years ago

#1500

perdanasiswa wrote:
Officially announced by the minister of Health (Dr. Hanif Hassan)

At the following link you will find the official announcement during the press conference that was held on August 19.

It clearly states that HBV tests (new arrival and renewal) are limited to 6 categories.

Copy the article in the following link into google translate to get the English translation.

Congratulations everybody.

http://www.wam.org.ae/servlet/Satellite 5099399933

I believe after this there will be no window for speculations any more. The law is effective immediately.

Hi perdanasiswa does this mean that deported pple they will be allowed back and the ban gona be lifted?Pease share with us.

finder Active member

60POSTS

15 years ago

#1501

kk, i m interested... whats d herb???????And one more thing... y if found positive d law wants vaccination??????? how will it help once you r positive????

T D 99 Member

13POSTS

15 years ago

#1502

Friends, I am also can not to understand about vaccination for people who are HBsAg positive already. It is some late to vaccinate.
I hope we will get all details soon.
Best wishes to all

bedazzled Member

24POSTS

15 years ago

#1503

Guys

New Law To Start Within 2 weeks... Check The Link Below

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/ … PjuHN7m4EA

w_ali Active member

31POSTS

15 years ago

#1504

it should be a typo error thats it.
the news is clear in khaleej times.

mickey2000 Contributor

107POSTS

15 years ago

#1505

In my understading , if expat who need to test HBV if
negative : must be have vaccine
positive : cannot issue visa ,

T D 99 wrote:
Friends, I am also can not to understand about vaccination for people who are HBsAg positive already. It is some late to vaccinate.
I hope we will get all details soon.
Best wishes to all

mickey2000 Contributor

107POSTS

15 years ago

#1506

Yes, Khaleej time is very clear and have supported reason for gap of lack of labour

w_ali wrote:
it should be a typo error thats it.
the news is clear in khaleej times.

mickey2000 Contributor

107POSTS

15 years ago

#1507

Dear henry,

I don't have much information for this ,but it should be can life, you can bring Offical Law and go to ban department ,they should can clear this ban because it is not aganst the law, I am sure for that.

henrydets wrote:
perdanasiswa wrote:
Officially announced by the minister of Health (Dr. Hanif Hassan)

At the following link you will find the official announcement during the press conference that was held on August 19.

It clearly states that HBV tests (new arrival and renewal) are limited to 6 categories.

Copy the article in the following link into google translate to get the English translation.

Congratulations everybody.

http://www.wam.org.ae/servlet/Satellite 5099399933

I believe after this there will be no window for speculations any more. The law is effective immediately.

Hi perdanasiswa does this mean that deported pple they will be allowed back and the ban gona be lifted?Pease share with us.

Ingersoll Rand Member

3POSTS

15 years ago

#1508

this is the latest

http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/healt … s-1.670666

abdulrahman Member

1POSTS

15 years ago

#1509

"No deportation for expats with hepatitis "

Hi Guys,

i m all excited to share Good News that UAE is now Allowing Hepatitis B Patients to be treated, these are the quotes from the newspaper link . http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/health/no-deportation-for-expats-with-hepatitis-1.670666"No deportation for expats with hepatitis
Expatriates affected with the disease will now be treated

By Mahmood Saberi Senior Reporter Published: 00:00 August 20, 2010
Dubai: New expatriate workers who are found to have Hepatitis B when they undergo their medical test will not be deported but will be given treatment, according to the Ministry of Health.

Resident expatriates will not be asked to undergo the test for Hepatitis B, while tests for Hepatitis C will no longer be needed under the new rules.

Those already in the UAE also will not have to undergo tests for TB. New arrivals will be tested only for pulmonary TB and those having the disease will not be granted a residence visa.

Dr Mahmoud Fikri, executive director of health policies, told the media that the new rules are to protect both the people and the society and make UAE a disease-free place to live.

Check-up changes

Earlier, Dr Hanif Hassan, Minister of Health, said the changes in the medical checkup system for expatriates will cover any gaps in the system, specially with the growing number of foreign workers coming into the country.

He said the ministry plans to increase the number of medical centres if needed.

Those tested positive for Hepatitis B will have to take three doses of vaccinations and show proof that they have taken them. Workers have to show the vaccination certificate at the time of renewal of the visa. The first dose of vaccination will cost Dh 50 and the two others are free of charge, the minister said.

The category of workers, which include nannies, housemaids, nursery and KG supervisors, beauticians and barbers, health club workers, and food handlers, will have to undergo tests for Hepatitis B and also for syphilis. Treatment will given for syphilis, Dr Fikri said and the person will not be deported.

Sponsor's choice

Women workers, specially maids, nannies and drivers, will be asked to undergo a pregnancy test.

In case the test is found positive, it is left to the sponsor to either allow her to work or send her back home.

All expatriates coming to the UAE for work, studying or residence have to undergo medical tests.

Tests for Aids, or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, is still mandatory for new arrivals or resident expatriates at the time of renewal of the resident visa.
"

Hope this helps all our friends who are having second thoughts

warm regards

Abdulrahman

m_peks Member

24POSTS

15 years ago

#1510

I have hep c anti bodies but negative in pcr. Is this new rule will also be implimented here in the philippines? Under the supervision of the recruitment agency. Is there anybody there who have the same problem here in the philippines?

Fridays Member

14POSTS

15 years ago

#1511

Guys, I am so happy that the news is everywhere here in Dubai that Hepatitis B will NOT be tested as medical requirement for resident visa! You may google 'Expat Forum UAE Hepatitis B' and you will see a lot of sources proving information about the new rule.

I cant help but be glad and ecstatic about this news. Truly God is good all the time. To God be the glory

sailing Active member

28POSTS

15 years ago

#1512

guys,

i am going to have a healthy test next week for visa, and i am a healthy carrier, is there somebody else will have this test in these days, then we can share if the law is implemented or not.

mickey2000 Contributor

107POSTS

15 years ago

#1513

First , you have to ask hospital for new law, if they didnot implement , please don't go to test because you will face problem, but i am sure .. will not take time much.

sailing wrote:
guys,

i am going to have a healthy test next week for visa, and i am a healthy carrier, is there somebody else will have this test in these days, then we can share if the law is implemented or not.

tania pk Member

3POSTS

15 years ago

#1514

Nitazoxanide alone has shown preliminary evidence of efficacy in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B over a one year course of therapy.[10] Nitazoxanide 500 mg twice daily resulted in a decrease in serum HBV DNA in all of 4 HBeAg-positive patients, with undetectable HBV DNA in 2 of 4 patients, loss of HBeAg in 3 patients, and loss of HBsAg in one patient. Seven of 8 HBeAg-negative patients treated with nitazoxanide 500 mg twice daily had undetectable HBV DNA and 2 had loss of HBsAg.Additionally, nitazoxanide monotherapy in one case and nitazoxanide plus adefovir in another case resulted in undetectable HBV DNA, loss of HBeAg and loss of HBsAg.[11] These preliminary studies showed a higher rate of HBsAg loss than any currently licensed therapy for chronic hepatitis B.The similar mechanism of action of interferon and nitazoxanide suggest that stand-alone nitazoxanide therapy or nitazoxanide in concert with nucleos(t)ide analogs have the potential to increase loss of HBsAg, which is the ultimate end-point of therapy. A formal phase Ⅱ study is being planned for 2009.[12]

large off label use of alinia (nitazoxanide) has been started, you can see results on medhelp hbv community, it is reported a huge drop of hbsag quantity on hbeag negative hbv and fast hbvdna undetactable in the first 4 weeks of alinia at 1,5-2g daily dose http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis- … ow/1109214

mgeorge Member

14POSTS

15 years ago

#1515

Dear Guys,

Anybody Please confirm that Hepatitis-B is not checking for newcomers other than six categories..I'm hearing some other news

mickey2000 Contributor

107POSTS

15 years ago

#1516

It confirmed because I email to ausma from khaleej time,he reply me that he give the right information.

mgeorge wrote:
Dear Guys,

Anybody Please confirm that Hepatitis-B is not checking for newcomers other than six categories..I'm hearing some other news

w_ali Active member

31POSTS

15 years ago

#1517

mgeorge its clear from khaleej times and gulf news do not be worried,as per mickey2000 even Asma has given confirmation.

keep praying and Thank god.

mickey2000 Contributor

107POSTS

15 years ago

#1518

Yes, because old law 2008 already give clearance HBV to expat, that why new law 2010 come to help again,

w_ali wrote:
mgeorge its clear from khaleej times and gulf news do not be worried,as per mickey2000 even Asma has given confirmation.

keep praying and Thank god.

henrydets Contributor

109POSTS

15 years ago

#1519

bedazzled wrote:
Guys

New Law To Start Within 2 weeks... Check The Link Below

http://translate.googleusercontent.com/ … PjuHN7m4EA

As per the link above it states the rule will be in place within two weeks my self i thought it will be immediately. can someone make it clear.

sailing Active member

28POSTS

15 years ago

#1520

my healthy check place will be in Sharjah, don't know why its there.
anybody have a expirence on that?
and i heard that will take two weeks for the result, i am really don't know if that will have new law....