Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV and syphilis
The elimination of MTCT of HIV and syphilis will help to improve a broad range of maternal and child health (MCH) outcomes and also directly contribute to the Millennium Development
STI/HIV Clinic Hours
Monday - Friday: 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
Saturday: 8.00 am to 12.00 pm
Sunday: Only PrEP clinic held on the 2nd Sunday of every month: 8.00 am to 2.00 pm
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post Exposure Prophylaxis following Sexual Exposure (PEPSE). Prevention of HIV using antiretroviral drugs before and after a possible exposure to HIV.
Preventive Services
Training of healthcare workers.
Training of STI/HIV prevention for other health sectors.
Capacity building of NGO for implementation of HIV prevention activities.
Medical undergraduates and Postgraduates.
Counselling for selecting a suitable method.
Provision of DMPA, Oral Contraceptives and condoms.
Conduct awareness / sensitization programmes for STI/HIV prevention
Screening for syphilis for pre-employment, service confirmation, pre-migration, visa requirements.
The National STD/AIDS Control Programme (NSACP) of the Ministry of Health is the main government organization which coordinate the national response to sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS in Sri Lanka.