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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Kuwait Detects 900 HIV Cases Since 1984June 11, 2001 One hundred nationals and 800 foreigners have tested HIV-positive in Kuwait since 1984, according to a top health official.
Adapted from:Dr. Abdul Aziz al-Enezi, director of the emirate's Infectious Diseases hospital, said that an unspecified number of Kuwaiti nationals had died of full-blown AIDS, and those carrying the virus included women and at least eight babies. All 800 foreigners were sent back to their home countries in line with the policy that deports those found to be suffering with HIV, TB, hepatitis B or C or filariasis. Expatriates, who make up two-thirds of Kuwait's 2.2 million population, are required to test for those diseases before entering the workforce. Screening is not compulsory for nationals. HIH
Back to other CDC news for June 11, 2001 Agence France Presse 06.11.01 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. |
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