16 minutes agoOut of 2023 free condoms for all French under the age of 26
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(3 years ago)Free volunteers are now available for young people under the age of 26 in French pharmacies, as part of what French President Emmanuel Macron called “a small revolution in pre-emptive health care”. The new health strategy, which aims to curb the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) among young people in France, [...]
The new health strategy, which aims to curb the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) among young people in France, came into force on New Year's Day and was announced by Macro in December. Initially, he was targeted for 18-to-25 years of age, but later he also extended to minors.
Urgent trust will also be available for all women without prescriptions as of January 1st, according to a Twitter post by government spokesman Olivier Veran on Monday.
The latest measures to come after health authorities estimate that the rate of sexually transmitted diseases in France rose by about 30% in 2020 and 2021, Reuters news agency reported.
It's a little revolution in pre-emptive health care. It is essential that our young ones be protected during sexual relations”, Macron said in December.
