By D, KNA
Upwards of 50,000 condoms are being distributed in Homa Bay county during the on-going devolution conference.
The National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC) regional coordinator, Stephen Oyugi, said the move is a measure to combat HIV spread.
Mr Oyugi said at least 10,000 condoms are being distributed daily during the conference.
He disclosed that over 10,000 condoms were earlier this week distributed to hundreds of revelers who attended a music concert at Ruma National Park.
“We are mopping up used condoms which were likely used in the open fields during the night long music extravaganza,” Oyugi said.
According to NSDCC, HIV prevalence in the county stands at 10.6 percent compared to the national prevalence rate of around 4 percent. Homa Bay is one of the counties where the HIV prevalence is above the national average.
Mr Oyugi described use of condoms as one of the best ways of preventing the spread of HIV.
He said the organization was stepping up distribution of condoms in the county to bring the prevalence rate down.
“We have enough stocks for the devolution conference and the county at large,” Mr Oyugi said.
Some of the areas where distribution has been guaranteed include accommodation facilities, the venue of the conference and strategic locations where people can access the devices with ease.
