HIV infection is one of the most health concerns worldwide. It has been estimated that about 46 million (2005) was infected with HIV with the yearly increase of 5.5 million new cases. Working age group is mostly affected.

It’s a substantial threat with enormous human impact and social, economic and risks that directly affect the employees as well as the business.

The effective and proper strategy should be planned for the business to cope with this challenge. The measures should extend from prevention to treatment with the preservation of individual’s confidentiality and acceptance of diversity to ensure that the workforce are well protected, educated and would receive the adequate medical care if needed.

This paper will describe the measures and experience in implementing the HIV/AIDS program in Chevron Thailand

Keywords:
internal medicine, Hiv Aids, hiv infected employee, business interest, immunology, epidemiological fact sheet, confidentiality, Company Perspective, infectious disease, access june 1
Subjects:
Health, Infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis)
Copyright 2007, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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