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Bangkok Post - January 29, 2007
Nila Singkhiri
The project is primarily aimed at helping local women working in karaoke bars, who sometimes become involved in prostitution.
Provincial public health officer Wutthikrai Mungmai said under the project, medical services and anti-HIV advice will be offered to people crossing the Chong Mek border checkpoint.
Up to 5,000 people visit the crossing on Saturdays and Sundays, he said.
The project has been undertaken with the collaboration of Champasak province of Laos and a non-profit organisation.
"A report says the number of HIV and Aids patients in Ubon Ratchathani has reached more than 3,000 and is likely to be on the increase," Dr Wutthikrai said, adding that Thailand and Laos have maintained constant communication and shared information to seek ways to change the behaviour of high-risk groups.
A centre called Ban Khan Eng (Friendly House) has been set up to provide advice on preventing HIV and STDs.
Doctors and nurses from Sirindhorn Hospital in Ubon Ratchathani's Sirindhorn district, will pay voluntary visits and offer medical services every other Wednesday.
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