244 HIV cases in Merauke

Sat, 08 Jul 2000, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Merauke regent Jhon Gluba Gebze
disclosed on Friday that there had been 244 recorded Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in the province until July
this year.

The regent said that 47 people had contracted full blown
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). He added that 65 of
the HIV victims had died of the condition.

The regent said the local government would intensify its
campaign to stop the spread of the disease.

However he refused to close down bars and prostitution centers
in the regency, saying he did not believe such a move was an
effective measure, Antara reported. (prb)

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