Govt. expands IDP facilities

Ministry of Health has decided to increase the Chettikulam Welfare complex by two more villages in the near future as the already established five villages are inadequate to meet the basic needs of the displaced people there, IDPs Health Care Director Dr. Hemantha Herath said yesterday.

“At present there are around 80,000 IDPs. The Ministry has decided to increase the welfare villages so that the IDP’s could live more comfortably until they get their own shelter. However, the health care services at the Chettikulam Welfare Villages are functioning even now effectively and smoothly,” Dr.Herath said

The Director also said that the IDPs of different age groups are leading a healthier and happier life than they did under the LTTE rule. We are proud to say that a very few cases of chickenpox and hepatitis are being reported now. Even the water supply and the sanitary facilities have improved in the welfare camps but amenities should be improved further,” he said. Read more ...