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Innovative measures taken in HIV prevention - Community-based HIV testing
Community-based HIV testing (CBT) happens in a non-clinical setting but under the supervision of medical staff. It is an effective approach to reach people at risk of HIV who have never been tested in the clinic setting. Under the guidance and su...
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Prevention Information Management System (PIMS) training - Global Fund Project
On the 5th of May, outreach staff attached to the National Transgender Network and Venasa Transgender Network were trained on the use of the PIMS for monitoring the Transgender component of the Global Fund, National HIV Prevention Project.
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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2022
The day is observed on 28 May because menstrual cycles average 28 days in length and people menstruate an average of five days each month. (May is the fifth month of the year.)
It is meant to educate that menstruation is a biological proces...
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The National STD/AIDS Control Programme (NSACP) of the Ministry of Health and FPA Sri Lanka launches Community-led testing with Community Strength Development Foundation (CSDF) and Heart to Heart in Colombo.
FPA as the Sub recipient (SR) in Colombo & Gampaha under the new Global Fund HIV Prevention Grant, launched the Community-led HIV rapid testing with its implementing partners in Colombo, Heart to Heart (MSM Sub-Sub Recipient) and Community Str...
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Media Advocacy Fellowship conclusion event and launch of virtual gallery
FPASL, with the support of Riksförbundet för Sexuell Upplysning – Sweden (RFSU) and IPPF SARO, embarked on a project to deal with the role of the media in countering negative stereotypes against queer people and preventing and combating discri...
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Integrating MISP into the national Public Health Midwives training curriculum
Midwives are key contributors to sexual, reproductive, maternal and newborn health care. Public health care professionals also agree that qualified midwifery care contributes to a sustained reduction of newborn and maternal mortality.
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Journal article publication
FPA’s M&E Unit published a journal article on “Modeling time taken to HIV testing and uptake of test results: application of extended PWP model” in the international journal of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, the official publication o...
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HIV Community based testing roll-out in Gampaha, Kandy & Ratnapura
Community-based HIV testing (CBT) happens in a non-clinical setting but under the supervision of medical staff. This is an effective approach to reach people at risk of HIV who have never been tested in the clinic setting. FPA Sri Lanka and NSACP...
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Incorporating SRH services into Disaster Management Policy - Respecting rights and saving lives is key in any emergency.
A consultative meeting took place last week with Dr.Tamara Wickramasekara ( FPA SPRINT III Project Consultant), Dr. Neelamani Hewageegana, Mr. Chathura Liyanaarachige (Assistant Director, Disaster Management Centre, - DMC) and Dr. Lakshman Senanay...
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CSE Workshop at Vigneswara College - Batticaloa
CSE enables children and youth to make conscious, healthy and respectful choices about relationships and sexuality!
Comprehensive Sexuality Education is essential for better preparing children and young people for their future. To be better...