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Large turnout for HIV seminar in Rayong

Almost 1000 citizens showed their concern and attended a recent seminar in Rayong on public health issues, with emphasis on the prevention of communicable diseases.
After the seminar was opened by Dr. Paisan Theppatiphat, Head of the Public Health of Rayong Province, he talked about the increase of HIV infection and AIDS in Rayong. He said that between July 1989 and August 1996 there were a total of 2,157 AIDS patients. Rayong has the sixth highest incidence of AIDS cases of all provinces in Thailand.
Dr. Paisan went on to say that 81 percent of the cases were through sexual transmission, with the average age of patients being between 25-29 years. He said his studies showed that the main sufferers were labourers and blue collar workers. Dr. Paisan informed the seminar that most cases in Rayong Province (approx. 59 percent) were found in Rayong City.
In a bold statement that proves he is fully aware of the sources of the problem, Dr. Paisan stated that both government and NGOs were rapidly instituting a campaign to encourage men to use condoms when having sexual relations with women aside from their wives. The Public Health Department reported that the consequences are harrowing for both the economy and society.
The Public Health officials also discussed the problem of amphetamines, the sale of which now carries a mandatory death penalty for those engaged in the sale of these substances. This will be put into law in October 1996.
Research and statistics show that there are now 1.26 million people addicted to amphetamines and related stimulant drugs nation-wide.
After doing urine tests on students in 69 provinces, results show that the problem is severe in 55 provinces. Tests done in Rayong show that amphetamines were found in the urine of 3 male students. Ephedrine was found in the urine of 1 female student.
The penalty for the use or sale of amphetamines will carry the same penalty as that of heroin beginning October 16th 1996, the Public Health Department Reported.


 
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