Watch out for condom vending machines from October

He added that as part of the commission’s national HIV and wellness policy, it would want the machines to be also available at public institutions, washrooms of ministries, departments, agencies and financial institutions.

A Technical Lead for HIV, TB and Hepatitis at the World Health Organisation Country Office, Dr Kafui Senya, said the new HIV/AIDS estimates were a reminder that sustained effort was required to close the remaining gaps, reduce new infections, eliminate stigma, discrimination and ensure equitable access to quality services for all populations.

The Programme Manager of the National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NACP), Dr Emmanuel Akwoulo Agyigewe Teviu, called on stakeholders to confront the reality of gaps in prevention, the impact of stigma on access to services and the need for more integrated people-centred care.