International Condom Day
ZNFPC joins the rest of the world in commemorating International Condom Day (ICD). The day seeks to promote the use of condoms as a dual protection method in preventing unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV. Celebrated annually on the 13th February, this year’s theme is, ‘Safer is Sexy’. ZNFPC distributes Public Sector condoms, focusing on free distribution of condom brands such as the ‘Blue Gold’ male condom and Female Condom (FC2). Condoms offer dual protection against;
- Risk of unintended pregnancy
- Transmission of HIV between partners
- Risk of acquiring or transmitting other STIs
- Risk of re-infection with STIs including HIV.
Since its inception in 2009, it has been an informal observance celebrated in conjunction with Valentine’s Day. As we celebrate love this Valentine let’s remember, ‘Safer is Sexy’.