Sri Lankan authorities have released the university students, living in welfare camps, because they could not pursue their studies in the camps, the Media Center for National Security said today.
The students have been released on Sunday to the transit camps in the University attached hostels of Jaffna University in Kainadi. Some students were handed over to the Vice Chancellor of University of Jaffna, Nagalingam Shammugalingum, and some others to their nearest kin. Read more ...
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Sri Lanka to send older IDPs to elderly homes
Sri Lankan government is making arrangements to setup elderly homes to resettle the older Internally Displaced Persons now housed in the welfare camps.
According to the Ministry of Resettlement and Relief Services over 550 senior citizens living in welfare camps in Vavuniya will be sent to Elders' Homes in Mannar and Vavuniya at their wish. Read more ...
According to the Ministry of Resettlement and Relief Services over 550 senior citizens living in welfare camps in Vavuniya will be sent to Elders' Homes in Mannar and Vavuniya at their wish. Read more ...
Monday, August 31, 2009
Fresh LTTE threat emerges from IDP camps
Close on the heels of evidence that LTTE terrorists masquerading as civilians are making an attempt to control civilians held at welfare camps in the Vavuniya region, an influential section of the security establishment believes the camp population should be re-located to smaller camps.
Intelligence services have brought this to the notice of the Defence Ministry.
A senior government official told The Island that authorities in charge of camps had been unable to run overcrowded camps effectively. He said that there could be hundreds of LTTE cadres, including members of suicide squads and intelligence wing cadres among the civilian population. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the official said the military and the police could not effectively manage camps nor identify the wanted men and women as camps hold far too many people. Read more ...
Intelligence services have brought this to the notice of the Defence Ministry.
A senior government official told The Island that authorities in charge of camps had been unable to run overcrowded camps effectively. He said that there could be hundreds of LTTE cadres, including members of suicide squads and intelligence wing cadres among the civilian population. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the official said the military and the police could not effectively manage camps nor identify the wanted men and women as camps hold far too many people. Read more ...
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Expectant mothers and children in IDPcamps helped
Micronutrient vitamins, Thiamine, Ribo Flavin, Niacin, and Folic acid were administered to 2,900 expectant mothers at the Cheddikulam welfare camps. In addition, 40,000 children were provided with nutrients to prevent anemia and other nutritional deficiencies.
The Health Ministry in collaboration with the Family Health Bureau, UNICEF, Saving Lives organization which is funded by UNAIDS participated in the Multiple Micronutrients Programme on Thursday (20).
Mothers to be in zone one of the Cheddikulam camp, watched expectantly as the Health Ministry and the UNICEF got things moving to provide them with the necessary micro nutrients for the healthy growth of their babies, and an UNICEF Representative told them of what was being done.
The young mothers are eager to follow instructions, said Mrs. Karunaratne, a Nursing Sister serving at the Internally Displaced Camps said. "We explained to them the need for the vitamins, the minerals during pregnancy. We have told them that if they want healthy intelligent babies, they would have to follow instructions given by us," she said. Read more ...
The Health Ministry in collaboration with the Family Health Bureau, UNICEF, Saving Lives organization which is funded by UNAIDS participated in the Multiple Micronutrients Programme on Thursday (20).
Mothers to be in zone one of the Cheddikulam camp, watched expectantly as the Health Ministry and the UNICEF got things moving to provide them with the necessary micro nutrients for the healthy growth of their babies, and an UNICEF Representative told them of what was being done.
The young mothers are eager to follow instructions, said Mrs. Karunaratne, a Nursing Sister serving at the Internally Displaced Camps said. "We explained to them the need for the vitamins, the minerals during pregnancy. We have told them that if they want healthy intelligent babies, they would have to follow instructions given by us," she said. Read more ...
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
IDPs would not be resettled until threats to their lives removed – CDS Gen. Fonseka
Resettlement of those in the welfare camps will not be haphazardly carried out although some groups demand it, Chief of the Defence Staff General Sarath Fonseka told the Mahanayake Theros of Malwatte and Asgiriya yesterday (17).
General Fonseka, after paying homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic, called on the prelate of Malwatte Most Venerable Tibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera and on the prelate of Asgiriya most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera.
The visit marked the third month of liberating the country from LTTE terrorism.
Disclosing the current situation on the rehabilitation activities in the North General Sarath Fonseka told the prelates those in the IDP camps could not be resettled in their former homesteads because of security risks.
There are many more land-mines to be removed besides those in the welfare camps should be scanned since there are terrorists among them. At least five or six LTTE cadres are identified every week, General Fonseka said. Read more ...
General Fonseka, after paying homage to the Sacred Tooth Relic, called on the prelate of Malwatte Most Venerable Tibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera and on the prelate of Asgiriya most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera.
The visit marked the third month of liberating the country from LTTE terrorism.
Disclosing the current situation on the rehabilitation activities in the North General Sarath Fonseka told the prelates those in the IDP camps could not be resettled in their former homesteads because of security risks.
There are many more land-mines to be removed besides those in the welfare camps should be scanned since there are terrorists among them. At least five or six LTTE cadres are identified every week, General Fonseka said. Read more ...
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Massive inoculation programme for children at IDP centres Over 40,000 IDPs below five years
A recent survey conducted by the Health Ministry has found that there are over 40,000 children below age of five in the welfare camps in Vavuniya.
These children had not been immunised properly unlike their counterparts elsewhere, Health Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told The Island.
Instructions and orders had been issued on Public Health Officers to vaccinate children at IDP centres against measles and polio as part of a special ‘child health campaign’ carried out from today to Wednesday (05).
The Ministry of Health, UNICEF, WHO and a coalition of other partners are responsible for the immunisation campaign whose aim is to counter sporadic outbreaks of measles.
The campaign will target all children below five years. Nearly 140 midwives and 1,200 volunteers will participate in the campaign at 30 centres in Vavuniya. This follows several weeks of preparations. Read more ...
These children had not been immunised properly unlike their counterparts elsewhere, Health Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva told The Island.
Instructions and orders had been issued on Public Health Officers to vaccinate children at IDP centres against measles and polio as part of a special ‘child health campaign’ carried out from today to Wednesday (05).
The Ministry of Health, UNICEF, WHO and a coalition of other partners are responsible for the immunisation campaign whose aim is to counter sporadic outbreaks of measles.
The campaign will target all children below five years. Nearly 140 midwives and 1,200 volunteers will participate in the campaign at 30 centres in Vavuniya. This follows several weeks of preparations. Read more ...
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Resettlement delayed until LTTE cadres rounded up – Mahinda S.
Resettling of the displaced people now living in welfare camps would be delayed till all LTTE cadres among them are apprehended and separated from them, Human Rights and Disaster Management Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe told Parliament yesterday (22).
"The security forces have detected LTTE cadres who entered the welfare camps and live among the displaced people. They believe some more are there and with the information obtained from those under interrogation further apprehensions have to be made. There is no way of commencing resettlement until this process is over," he said during his reply in the adjournment debate on the plight of Internally Displaced Persons, moved by JVP Parliamentary Group Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Read more ...
"The security forces have detected LTTE cadres who entered the welfare camps and live among the displaced people. They believe some more are there and with the information obtained from those under interrogation further apprehensions have to be made. There is no way of commencing resettlement until this process is over," he said during his reply in the adjournment debate on the plight of Internally Displaced Persons, moved by JVP Parliamentary Group Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Read more ...
Monday, June 22, 2009
IDPs move to new centres
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) sheltered in welfare camps and relief villages in Cheddikulam, Vavuniya are moving over to new welfare centres put up in close proximity.
“We are gradually reorganising the present set up and in the new camps the number of people will be limited to 1,000, making it easier to provide more attention to individuals,” the Competent Authority for coordinating and organising welfare and relief work for displaced Northern civilians, Major General G. A. Chandrasiri said.
Some of the IDPs have been relocated in newly set up camps in Weerapuram and Sumathipuram in Vavuniya and some are settling down in the newly established Zone 6 close to the Manic Farm in Cheddikulam.
“Each family will be given separate shelter. We will be able to finalise this in less than two months and the facilities provided so far will continue as usual,” the Competent Authority said. Read more ...
“We are gradually reorganising the present set up and in the new camps the number of people will be limited to 1,000, making it easier to provide more attention to individuals,” the Competent Authority for coordinating and organising welfare and relief work for displaced Northern civilians, Major General G. A. Chandrasiri said.
Some of the IDPs have been relocated in newly set up camps in Weerapuram and Sumathipuram in Vavuniya and some are settling down in the newly established Zone 6 close to the Manic Farm in Cheddikulam.
“Each family will be given separate shelter. We will be able to finalise this in less than two months and the facilities provided so far will continue as usual,” the Competent Authority said. Read more ...
Thursday, June 18, 2009
LTTE child soldiers allowed to exchange letters with parents
Hundreds of surrendered LTTE child soldiers, who are being kept in various welfare camps in Vavuniya, have been allowed to exchange letters and telephone calls with their parents, a top commander said.
"We have started allowing them to exchange letters with their parents, though they are yet not permitted to interact with them directly," Competent Authority for the IDPs Major General GA Chandrasiri said.
Talking to an Indian convoy led by High Commissioner Alok Prasad, Chandrasiri said the former child soldiers could also talk to their family members over phone. Read more ...
"We have started allowing them to exchange letters with their parents, though they are yet not permitted to interact with them directly," Competent Authority for the IDPs Major General GA Chandrasiri said.
Talking to an Indian convoy led by High Commissioner Alok Prasad, Chandrasiri said the former child soldiers could also talk to their family members over phone. Read more ...
Monday, May 25, 2009
The World Health Organization's work in north-eastern Sri Lanka: A summary
The World Health Organization is working closely with the Sri Lankan Ministry of Health to ensure the health and welfare of over 250 000 internally displaced people (IDP) in welfare camps in the government controlled areas in north-eastern Sri Lanka. The WHO field unit in Vavuniya has been active in providing support on the ground in close coordination with the Regional Health services and Humanitarian partners.
WHO's health priorities include provision of adequate healthcare facilities, water and sanitation facilities, prevention of major outbreaks of communicable diseases, as well as providing mental health and psycho social support to the large number of displaced people.
Since September 2008, WHO has assisted by
- Providing technical expertise.
- Supplying medicines for over 30 000 people.
- Contributing a range of equipment, from hospital beds to cardiac monitors, to scale up the functioning capacity of local health facilities.
- Coordinating the work of international health agencies to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
- Training local community workers on mental health support.
WHO is also assisting the Ministry of Health in expanding their response capacity in IDP settings. This includes ensuring there is one primary healthcare center for 10 000 population manned by a doctor, nurse, and others. Read more ...
WHO's health priorities include provision of adequate healthcare facilities, water and sanitation facilities, prevention of major outbreaks of communicable diseases, as well as providing mental health and psycho social support to the large number of displaced people.
Since September 2008, WHO has assisted by
- Providing technical expertise.
- Supplying medicines for over 30 000 people.
- Contributing a range of equipment, from hospital beds to cardiac monitors, to scale up the functioning capacity of local health facilities.
- Coordinating the work of international health agencies to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
- Training local community workers on mental health support.
WHO is also assisting the Ministry of Health in expanding their response capacity in IDP settings. This includes ensuring there is one primary healthcare center for 10 000 population manned by a doctor, nurse, and others. Read more ...
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