In fact, it has affected the mission to end AIDS by 2030. You cannot go out and seek medical attention, especially in a public hospital, because you fear you'll be outed. The doctors are mandated to give you up to the authorities the moment they know you identify as LGBTQ. They are mandated through the law. Many people fear seeking medical advice except when they're visiting medical facilities being operated by LGBTQI+ organizations, which are also facing closure due to the law or due to the scrutiny from government security officials.
It is a very, very huge obstacle. We do not have the clear numbers today, but right now we fear that there has been a rise in positive cases of HIV/AIDS.
