Condom Shortage hits Ibanda district
Ibanda District Health Department is currently grappling with a shortage of condoms across all its health facilities raising concerns about the potential impact on efforts to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
In an interview with our reporter, Vincent Mugisha, the Ibanda District Condom Focal Person explained that since USAID withdrew its support for condom distribution in Uganda, the Ministry of Health has struggled to supply free condoms to health facilities nationwide. He revealed that at present there are no free government condoms available in the district.
Mugisha urged bars, clubs, lodges, guest houses and other social venues to purchase condoms from private clinics to serve their clients. He emphasized that this measure is crucial in the fight to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
Health authorities have indicated that addressing the condom shortage is a priority but for now they are calling on private sector partners and community spaces to play a proactive role in promoting safe sex practices.
