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Russia Worried About Disease Among Migrant Workers

February 22, 2007

Mikhail Zurabov (file photo) (official site)

Mikhail Zurabov (file photo) (official site)

February 22, 2007 -- Russian Health and Social Development Minister Mikhail Zurabov says one in 10 migrant workers in Russia suffers from tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, or hepatitis.


Zurabov said Russia's system of health checks for migrant workers has all but stopped functioning.


Zurabov said his ministry will conduct tests on ordinary Russians, migrants, and prisoners to determine the extent of the problem.


Approximately 10 million illegal immigrants live in Russia.


(Reuters)

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