More AIDS cases reported

More AIDS cases reported

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: As many as 21 people have reportedly
developed AIDS in Indonesia's eastern most province, Irian Jaya,
while 79 others have been infected with the HIV that leads to
AIDS.

Antara reported most of the people with Acquired Immune
Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are Thai nationals working for fishing
companies in Irian Jaya.

The number of people with AIDS/HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) was now 69, said provincial health office spokesperson
Gunawan, M.D. here Saturday.

The AIDS and HIV cases were mostly found in Jayapura, the
capital of Irian Jaya, and the districts of Merauke, Fakfak and
Yapen Waropen.

Irian Jaya has the second highest number of people with AIDS
and HIV, after Jakarta with 463 AIDS/HIV cases per October 1996
figures. (swe)