Six Die From A.I.D.S. (Press, 19 November 1986)
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Summary: Six Die From A.I.D.S. (Press, 19 November 1986)
On 19 November 1986, it was reported in Parliament that six people had died in New Zealand from the disease A.I.D.S. The Minister of Health, Dr Bassett, provided details about the situation, indicating that his department had identified 181 individuals with positive A.I.D.S. antibody tests. He noted that the majority of these cases were found within the homosexual community, although a number of haemophiliacs and some heterosexuals were also among those testing positive for antibodies. Dr Bassett highlighted that evidence indicated a significant number of individuals with antibodies did not progress to contracting the disease. He provided an estimate that the likelihood of these individuals actually developing A.I.D.S. ranged from 1 per cent to 19 per cent, with variations depending on the source of information. The Minister's statements were in response to inquiries made by Mr Graeme Lee, a member of the National Party representing Hauraki.
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