ICD 2020: AHF to distribute 250,000 Condoms to reduce spread of STI’s
Celebrating international condoms day, Aids healthcare foundation is set to distribute 250,000 condoms to combat the spread of HIV and STI’s.
The ICD is an informal event usually observed on February 13th ahead of the Valentine’s Day to promote safer sex awareness.
AHF-Nigeria Advocacy & Marketing Manager, Steve Aborisade, stated that that they are collaborating with National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and NOI Polls in a nationwide survey on the condom culture of Nigerians.
He said, in Abuja, an awareness walk which will take place on the 13th of February and HIV test services are part of this years activities which will last till the 14th.
In a statement, AHF President, Michael Weinstein, said “International Condom Day is also a great way to remind people everywhere that HIV and STIs are still a major global health threats—but threats that can be avoided by regularly and correctly using condoms.”