About NSCAP

The National STD/AIDS Control Programme (NSACP) of the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka is the focal point for the prevention and control of sexually transmitted infections (STI) including HIV. It is a specialized public health programme under the Deputy Director General (Public Health services) of the Ministry of Health. Under the NSACP there are 33 full time STD clinics and 23 branch STD clinics around the country. Of these STD clinics, 21 have the capacity to provide treatments for HIV free-of-charge for people living with HIV. Other than the curative care provided by the clinics, following activities are carried out; Prevention of transmission of HIV among high risk population including commercial sex workers, men having sex with men, beach boys and drug users .

Scaling up of HIV testing services among general population.

Prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of Syphilis and HIV. Information, Education and Communication on HIV and sexually transmitting diseases.

“It is important to address the stigma and discrimination related to HIV/STIS which will promote people reaching HIV/STI services and testing including those harder to reach,” Dr. Jayaweera said in his concluding remarks. “Our main goal of ‘Ending AIDS by 2025’ may not be accomplished if the general population is not sensitised on the HIV/STI epidemic in Sri Lanka. therefore media support with current updates on the available services and care provided by NSACP has become timely and imperative for preventing this epidemic from progression in Sri Lanka.” For more information visit www.aidscontrol.gov.lk