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News Briefs Ireland: Blood Victims Seek More CompensationMarch 18, 2002 Hemophiliacs in Ireland who were infected with HIV by blood products provided by state-run health services in the 1980s have begun a legal case to overturn a 1991 compensation package and get more reparations. About three years ago, the government said the $15-million package was inadequate and promised new legislation. More than 100 people were infected through the contaminated products, and 64 have died of AIDS-related illnesses. New York Times 03.15.02; Brian Lavery  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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