Brothel closures bring problem<\/p>\n
SEMARANG: Following the recent closure of the two largest red-
\nlight districts in the city, prostitutes roam the streets at
\nnight, prompting worry over the spread of sexually transmitted
\ndiseases.<\/p>\n
Health activists have warned that the city could face serious
\nhealth problems unless the local government does something to
\ncurb streetwalkers.<\/p>\n
Soebowo, a health expert from Diponegoro University, said
\nyesterday that many panderer and prostitutes had leased hotel
\nrooms in which to entertain customers.<\/p>\n
\"The city will face widespread sexually transmitted diseases
\nunless the city government takes prompt measures to bring the
\nproblem under control,\" he said.<\/p>\n
The city closed down the infamous and huge Sunan Kuning and
\nGambilangu brothels after being pressured by residents. The
\nhealth concern was triggered by the fact that the prostitutes
\ncan no longer receive regular health services from the
\ngovernment.<\/p>\n
According to Subowo, a survey conducted in the brothels showed
\nthat with regular health checks, the probability of contracting
\nsexually transmitted diseases was 10 percent.<\/p>\n
\"Now that the prostitutes are on their own, the rate could
\nreach as high as 25 percent,\" he said. (har)<\/p>",
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