Overview
There does not appear to be any laws in the Yemeni Penal Code relevant to HIV transmission, ‘exposure’, or non-disclosure. However, we are aware that an HIV-specific law, first proposed in 2018, was passed in December 2021, criminalising HIV transmission without the need to prove intention. The law also includes provisions targeting foreign-born citizens of Yemen and requires mandatory testing of refugees and migrants.
HIV Justice Network's Positive Destinations
Visit the Yemen page on Positive Destinations for information on regulations that restrict entry, stay, and residency based on HIV-positive status, as well as access to HIV treatment for non-nationals.
This information was last reviewed in April 2020