HIV/AIDS Among Males Who Have Sexual Relationship With Transgender Persons Is In The Increase

HIV/AIDS among st Males in Sri Lanka from School Boys to Adults is on the increase due to their sexual contacts with Transgender Persons(Males converted to Females-Trans Woman)  who are involved in prostitution according to Medical Experts.

As male to female converted Transgender Persons who are involved in prostitution are more popular among males more than female prostitutes at present theirs a high risk of males who have sexual contacts with transgender persons of getting HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases it has been revealed.

"Transgender Persons are not prefer to use condoms while involved in prostitution like female prostitutes and that caused a huge problem as male to male sex activities identified as the major factor which  caused the  spreading of HIV/AIDS in Sri Lanka "the director of National Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Campaign Dr.Sisira Liyanage has stated."We are planning to implement more awareness programmes on HIV/AIDS among Transgender Persons in future" he has further added.

Sri Lanka Must Probe On War Crimes Committed During Its Civil War Against Tamil Rebels And Win The Confidence Of Tamil Minority -UN

Sri Lanka must prosecuted the war crimes committed during the decades old  civil war with Tamil rebels LTTE and win the confidence of Tamil Minority the United Nations High Commissioner For Human Rights Prince Zeid  Raad Al Hussain has stated in an annual report issued by United Nations.

The Commissioner has further stated that the witnesses of war crimes  should be protected under an effective transitional judicial mechanism including an international judges.

Present government has consolidated it's position by creating a political environment with reforms but transitional justice and governance reforms had lagged the UN High Commissioner has further stated in the report.

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Three Hundrad Thirty One Students Attached To Oluvil University Have Been Removed From University Premises For Not Stopping Ragging Activities

The authorities of the Management Faculty attached to South Eastern  University in Oluvil,Ampara(Eastern Province) had removed 331 second year students who refused to stop ragging of first year students   from the University Premises until further notice.

These students were removed from the university premises  as they have  refused to stop ragging first year students although students of other faculties agreed to do so the authorities have stated.

Accordingly  241 Sinhala medium students, 97 Tamil medium and 20 Muslim Students were removed from university premises in this regard it has been reported.

UPFA MP Aluthgamage Has Given A Statement To Presidential Commission Of Inquiry Regarding An Alegation

The United Peoples Freedom Alliance(UPFA) Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage has arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry this morning and given a statement regarding investigation on a building erected at a property belonging to the Railways Department in Nawalapitiya.

HEALTH TIP

Hair loss facts

• Hair loss is a very common condition and affects most people at some time in their lives.
• Hair loss from breakage of the hair shaft is different than hair loss due to decreased hair growth.
• Androgenetic hair loss is seen in both men and women but is more dramatic in men.
• Thyroid disease, anemia, protein deficiency, chemotherapy, and low vitamin levels may cause hair loss.
• Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss produced by the autoimmune destruction of hair follicles in localized areas of skin.
• Medications indicated for hair regrowth include minoxidil (Rogaine) and finasteride (Propecia).
• Prevention of hair loss includes good hair hygiene, regular shampooing, and good nutrition.
• Medical health screening for hair loss may include blood tests such as complete blood count (CBC), iron level, vitamin B, thyroid function tests (TFT), and a biopsy of the scalp.

What types of doctors treat hair loss?

Such basic health screening can be done by a family physician, internist, or gynecologist. Dermatologists are doctors who specialize in problems of skin, hair, and nails and may provide more advanced diagnosis and treatment of hair thinning and loss. Sometimes a scalp biopsy may be necessary.

Although many medications list "hair loss" among their potential side effects, most drugs are not likely to induce hair loss. On the other hand, cancer chemotherapy and immunosuppressive medications commonly produce hair loss. Complete hair loss after chemotherapy usually regrows after six to 12 months.

Three Hundrad Four Persons Whose Properties Destroyed Due To Salawa Army Camp Fire Received Compansation

Around 304 persons whose houses and properties destroyed due to recent fire at Salawa Army Camp have received compensation up to now according to Colombo District Secretary Sunil Kannangara.

The process of providing compensation to the victims in Salawa will be ended in few days time he has stated.