Zambia Seeks to Criminalize Deliberate AIDS SpreadNovember 6, 2001 The government of Zambia last week said it would introduce a law making the deliberate spread of HIV/AIDS a crime punishable by up to 20 years in jail. If enacted, the legislation would be the first such law in Africa. One Zambian adult in five has HIV/AIDS. CNN.com 11.01.01; Reuters This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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