- Population Solutions for Health (PSH) urges the government to remove VAT and import duty on condoms.
- PSH calls for increased domestic support for condom procurement on International Condom Day.
- The condom program in Zimbabwe heavily relies on donor support, which has reduced over the years.
- The shortage of domestic funding for condom procurement worsens the situation.
- Higher taxes on condoms make commercial condoms expensive and unviable.
- PSH is actively supporting the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in developing a sustainable condom market.
- PSH advocates for increased domestic funding for condoms and the removal of VAT and import duty.
- Using condoms has several benefits, including protection against sexually transmitted infections and as a form of contraception.
Source: pindula.co.zw
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