West Kalimantan prone to AIDS

West Kalimantan prone to AIDS

PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Governor Aspar Aswin warned
yesterday that the province is highly vulnerable to the spread of
the deadly Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).

He said last week that geographically West Kalimantan, one of
Indonesia's gateways, borders with countries where AIDS is
prevalent.

High population mobility may also help quicken the spread of
the incurable disease, most commonly transmitted through exchange
of body fluids, he said.

According to official statistics, two people in West
Kalimantan have tested positive for the Human Immuno-deficiency
Virus, which causes AIDS.

The governor also expressed concern over the rising number of
cases of sexually transmitted diseases, Antara reported.

The provincial government has set up a special team in charge
of handling the control of AIDS.(pan)