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France tackles STI's with free condoms

All young people in France now have access to free condoms in a bid to minimise the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Maxwell Elliff  |  World News
France to make condoms free

Under the leadership of President Emmanuel Macron, the French government has introduced several sexual health reforms to counter the rising STD rates among young people.

The changes have come after health authorities estimated that STD transmission rose 30% in 2020 and 2021

As of this year, all young people can access free condoms as well as free contraception for all women, including consultations with doctors and midwives as well as associated medical procedures.

Macron stated, “It’s a small revolution in preventative healthcare. It’s essential so that our young people protect themselves during sexual intercourse”.

The measure was initially aimed at adults aged 18 to 25, but after some consideration, changes were made to the new incentive also to include free condoms for everyone in need, even those under 18.



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