A.i.d.s. Control Group Formed (Press, 27 May 1987)

On 27 May 1987, it was announced by the Minister of State Services, Mr Rodger, that the New Zealand Government has established an inter-departmental committee to address the spreading of A.I.D.S. The committee's primary role will be to co-ordinate strategies aimed at combatting H.I.V. infections, which lead to A.I.D.S., as well as to review funding for related initiatives. The formation of this committee signifies a shift towards a more collective approach, moving away from the previously individual efforts made by various government departments. Departments that will participate in this collaborative effort include Labour, Education, Justice, Defence, and the State Services Commission. Prior to this, although the Health Department had been providing advice and support, these departments had largely tackled the A.I.D.S. crisis in isolation. Mr Rodger highlighted that the State Services Commission is expected to release materials in July, focusing on the prevalence of A.I.D.S. in the workplace. The committee will look into several pertinent issues, such as the balance between enforcement and education concerning H.I.V. and A.I.D.S., along with considerations surrounding personal freedoms in the context of disease control. The Health Department will convene the committee, which is tasked with reporting to the Cabinet’s social equity committee, underscoring the government's commitment to a coordinated and comprehensive response to this public health challenge.

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