HIV and behavioural trend
I understand almost all the HIV prevention teams are concerned like me and are directing their attention to 'hotel-based prostitution'! (Source: The Daily Star, 01-12-03). But, as a general citizen, I am amazed to notice the trend. Among several South East Asian countries, our country's HIV prevalence is significantly low. But our country is the "only" one having such a trend of hotel-based HIV proliferation!
It is possible to control the situation. Strict restrictive orders followed by monitoring and punitive measures against HIV spreading hotels might work!
I request the preventive teams to give emphasis on this kind of action. Please help our poor, who are almost ignorant. Media could play a certain role in this respect like the Indian media is doing, though I am scared to notice the situation in Mumbai. Nepal deserves appreciation.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Another point that we must not miss is that almost all income-generating institutions are located in the capital; pushing most of the men to come to Dhaka, leaving their family in other towns or villages.