French President Macron distributes free condoms to 18-25 year olds

2022-12-08 23:33:51Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
French President Macron distributes free condoms to 18-25 year olds
Emmanuel Macron

Free condoms for ages 18-25. The goal is to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). French President Emmanuel Macron gave the news on Thursday.

"In pharmacies, condoms will be free for those aged 18 to 25 from January 1," Macron told reporters during a youth health event.

Health authorities estimate that the rate of STDs increased by around 30% in 2020 and 2021 in France, which has raised the alarm among authorities in the country. The move comes after the government this year began offering free contraception to all women under 25, expanding a program aimed at those under 18 to ensure young women don't stop taking contraception because they haven't. financial ability to purchase it.


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