CoE encourages the use of condoms
According to a statement released by the City of Ekurhuleni, it is important to talk to your partner and make sure you both agree to use condoms, as they are a more effective type of birth control every time you have sex.
As the world commemorates Condom Awareness Week (February 8-14) the City encourages residents to make condom usage fashionable by speaking openly about using them.
MMC for Health and Social Services Clr Nomadlozi Nkosi said: “Condoms are a method of birth control that also helps prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections, like HIV, chlamydia and gonorrhoea. Residents should really make it a habit to use condoms and not be shy to grab a packet when visiting the clinic.”
City health practitioners also encourage communities to avoid being shy but to seek medical treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
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Some of the initiatives by the City to prevent further spread of HIV include:
• Door-to-door education campaigns
• Distribution of condoms
• Educating communities and disseminating information on HIV and Aids
• Conduct community-based HIV testing services
• Refer and link those in need of ARV treatment
• Diagnosis, management and treatment of opportunistic infections
• Counselling sessions when infected or affected by HIV
• Access to Pelebox for collecting repeat medication outside the clinic
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