Harare - Zimbabwe leads the continent on condom use as figures show that 115 million condoms were distributed in 2015 countrywide, translat...
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Harare - Zimbabwe leads the continent on condom use as figures show that 115 million condoms were distributed in 2015 countrywide, translating to 316 000 sheaths used per day last year at a cost of $7 million.
This high figures and awareness to the HIV disease has been attributed to the steady decline in the HIV prevalence rate, which has dropped by 30% since 2009.The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), an arm of United Nations in collaboration with the government distributed 110 million male condoms plus five million female condoms to the nation, at a cost of $7 million.
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| Zimbabwe Has Been Commended For Its High Condom Use |
During the recently-concluded International Conference on Aids and STIs in Africa (Icasa) in Harare last November, Zimbabwe was lauded by partners for successful HIV and Aids interventions.
However, a study jointly conducted by UNFPA and the Health ministry, found that young people were having challenges in accessing and utilising condoms. This is despite the fact that young people are most at risk and account for the majority of new infections.
Last year, in a bid to encourage condom use, particularly among young people, the government launched a Condomise campaign in collaboration with UNFPA.
However, a study jointly conducted by UNFPA and the Health ministry, found that young people were having challenges in accessing and utilising condoms. This is despite the fact that young people are most at risk and account for the majority of new infections.
Last year, in a bid to encourage condom use, particularly among young people, the government launched a Condomise campaign in collaboration with UNFPA.
“People are going to have sex, with or without a condom. We just want to help people make the right decision for safer sex,” UNFPA senior HIV advisor, Bidia Deperthes said.
Meanwhile, the government has intensified efforts to get as many people tested for HIV and Aids. The country will this month initiate a $23 million self-testing programme called STAR, which will run for two years on a pilot basis and close to 400 000 people will take part. - tinzwei.com/NewsDay
Meanwhile, the government has intensified efforts to get as many people tested for HIV and Aids. The country will this month initiate a $23 million self-testing programme called STAR, which will run for two years on a pilot basis and close to 400 000 people will take part. - tinzwei.com/NewsDay
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