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It is established fact that the prevention and control of Sexually transmitted Infections is most effective approach of reversing the HIV epidemic progression.NACO under NACP III, envisages to treat all STI/RTI episodes and strengthen STI/RTI services at all levels including sub district facilities and identified preferred private providers.
Most STIs cause no or only acute symptoms but undetected infections can have serious consequences that includes infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical cancer and adverse pregnancy outcomes. The exact data on STI prevalence in india especially in general population is lacking. The disease prevalence is estimated to be 6 % in India and total of 30 million people may be affected out of 340 million worlds over.
STI poses a major public health problem and adversely affects the reproductive health of poor and untreated women. So RTI and STI together present a huge burden of diseases. They cause suffering for both men and women around the world but their consequences are far more devastating and widespread among women than among men. But most of the STI/RTI can be reduced by practicising safe sex by limiting the number of parterners and using condoms. |
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There are three STD clinics in Pondicherry and one in Karikal. |
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Name of the Centre & Address |
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STD Clinic, Odien Salai, Puducherry |
0413-2226266 |
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STD Clinic, JIPMER, Puducherry |
0413-2272380 |
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STD Clinic, Government General Hospital, Karaikal |
04368-227751 |
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STD Clinic, Government General Hospital, Puducherry |
0413-2272380 |
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STD Clinic, Government General Hospital, Karaikal |
04368-227751 |
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