J K v AAR Healthcare Kenya Ltd [2020] KEHAT 44 (KLR)
- Court
- KEHAT
- Case number
- 44
- Citation
- [2020] KEHAT 44 (KLR)
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TypeCivilPostureClaimant seeks damages and other remedies against Respondent for alleged violations of HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006.CoramDr., Learned Justice, Helene Namisi (Chairperson), Melissa Ng'ania, Justus T. Somoire, Dr. Maryanne Ndonga, Abdullahi Diriye, Tusmo Jama
Holding
The Tribunal found that the Respondent did not obtain prior informed consent for the HIV test and did not conduct mandatory pre and post HIV test counseling therapy.
Facts
Claimant was subjected to an HIV test at Respondent's clinic despite her explicit instructions not to, and was later informed of the test results.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent obtained prior informed consent for the HIV test.
- Whether the Respondent conducted mandatory pre and post HIV test counseling therapy.
- Whether the Respondent disclosed the Claimant’s HIV results to a third party.
- What remedies the Claimant is entitled to.
Reasoning
The Tribunal ruled that the Respondent violated the Claimant's rights under the HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006, by conducting the HIV test without consent and failing to provide pre and post test counseling.
Outcome
The Tribunal ordered the Respondent to pay damages and other remedies to the Claimant.
Orders
- Award of damages for gross violation of rights under HAPCA.
- Award for damages for emotional distress.
- Costs of the suit.
- Remedies deemed fit by the Tribunal.
Remedies
- Damages for gross violation of rights under HAPCA.
- Damages for emotional distress.
- Costs of the suit.
- Remedies deemed fit by the Tribunal.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006
Cases cited (1)
- CNM –vs- Karen Hospital Ltd, HAT No. 008 of 2015
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