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International News Australia: Taxpayers Faced With Burden of HIV-Infected ArrivalsMarch 15, 2006 New South Wales is paying $2 million Australian ($1.5 million US) annually for the HIV treatment of 170 new refugees to Australia, some of whom were not screened by the commonwealth's Immigration Department, NSW Health Minister John Hatzistergos said recently. Many of the refugees only discovered their infections after entering Australia. The minister said screening is a commonwealth responsibility, the failure of which is costing the NSW public health system. Australian Associated Press 03.10.06  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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