A.I.D.S. Cases Rise To 82 (Press, 18 June 1988)
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Summary: A.I.D.S. Cases Rise To 82 (Press, 18 June 1988)
As of June 1, 1988, the number of New Zealanders diagnosed with A.I.D.S. has increased from 77 to 82 within the span of a month, with 36 of these individuals having died as a result of the disease. The total number of people who have tested positive for the A.I.D.S. virus has reached 347, although some may have been tested multiple times. According to the Health Department, a significant portion of those with full-blown A.I.D.S. symptoms resides in Auckland (52 cases), followed by Wellington with 11 cases, while six individuals are reported to be overseas. Among the 82 diagnosed, the majority (73) are identified as homosexual, with two individuals being both homosexual and intravenous drug users. Other cases include one haemophiliac, one transsexual, one heterosexual, with four cases remaining unidentified. A notable concentration of cases falls within the 30 to 39 age group. Globally, the World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) has reported that as of June 1, 94,000 A.I.D.S. cases have been documented across 138 countries. However, this figure is believed to represent only a fraction of the actual cases, with estimates suggesting that over 150,000 cases may exist worldwide. The W.H.O. suggests that anywhere from five to ten million individuals might be infected with the A.I.D.S. virus. In terms of transmission, the W.H.O. indicates that only about five percent of reported cases have been acquired through heterosexual contact in the areas surveyed. The situation in Europe is stark, with 28 countries collectively reporting more than 12,000 A.I.D.S. cases. In Africa, 43 nations have reported over 11,000 cases, while 21 countries in Asia have collectively identified more than 200 cases. Notably, in the Oceanian region, which includes Australia and New Zealand, there have been a total of 900 reported cases. Despite ongoing research into the disease, W.H.O. experts have stated that a vaccine is unlikely to be available for at least another five years. This continuing rise in cases highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and preventive measures against A.I.D.S. in New Zealand and globally.
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