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International News 21 Doctors, Officials Face Charges in Kazakhstan for Causing HIV OutbreakJanuary 9, 2007 In a statement today, the Chief Prosecutor's office said it has charged 21 doctors and health officials with criminal offenses that caused an HIV outbreak in southern Kazakhstan. Some 84 children and 12 mothers were infected through blood transfusions from unchecked donors or contaminated equipment. Since the first case was registered last summer in Shymkent, seven children have died of AIDS-related illness. Prosecutors said the 21 doctors and officials have all been charged with negligence and some were also charged with bribery, extortion and theft of state funds. All cases have been transferred to court, the statement said. Associated Press 1.09.2007  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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