Details Sought On A.I.D.S. Man (Press, 23 November 1983)
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Summary: Details Sought On A.I.D.S. Man (Press, 23 November 1983)
The Health Department of New Zealand is seeking information regarding a 29-year-old man in Sydney who has been diagnosed with A.I.D.S. (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). The department has reached out to the New South Wales Department of Health to inquire whether the man, who is identified as homosexual, has recently travelled to New Zealand. Dr John Clements, the assistant director of disease prevention at the Health Department, indicated that he does not anticipate the response will indicate recent travel to New Zealand, as reports have suggested the man has instead been travelling in the United States and Europe. In the event that it is confirmed the man had visited New Zealand, health officials would implement measures to trace individuals he may have come into contact with during his stay. Following new guidelines released this month, any identified contacts would be strongly advised to refrain from engaging in sexual activities to mitigate any potential spread of the disease. The man is noted as the first confirmed New Zealander diagnosed with A.I.D.S. and is currently in serious condition at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. His case is noteworthy as he is one of only two confirmed cases of A.I.D.S. in New South Wales.
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