Launching Ceremony of the 100% Condom Use Program
(Baonghean.vn) -On the morning of October 2, in Vinh city, Nghe An Department of Health held a launching ceremony for the 100% condom use program in Vinh city and Cua Lo town.
The 100% condom program was implemented in Vinh city and Cua Lo town in the period of 2012-2013, funded by the United States Agency for International Development through the Institute for Population, Health and Development. The target audience of the program is owners of tourist accommodation establishments such as hotels, restaurants, motels, inns and cultural and social service establishments such as dance clubs, karaoke; bars, massage... with the goal that by September 2013, more than 90% of owners of entertainment establishments will participate in the program; more than 90% of prostitutes and regular customers will use condoms. The program emphasizes the leadership, coordination and support role of local authorities, the active participation of departments, organizations and unions; the commitment to coordination between sponsors and partners to contribute to reducing the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV among sex workers.
Launching Ceremony of the 100% Condom Use Program
At the launching ceremony, representatives of the United States Agency for International Development, Vinh City Police, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, and representatives of owners of entertainment and accommodation service establishments made statements on the implementation of the 100% condom use program. Accordingly, the units will, based on their functions and tasks, closely coordinate with the Department of Health and the Provincial HIV/AIDS Prevention Center to implement the proposed plan. The participating organizations at the launching ceremony signed a commitment to ensure the effective implementation of the program.
Nghe An is one of two provinces in the North that officially implemented the 100% condom pilot program in Vinh City and Cua Lo Town from September 2012 to September 2013 and will be transferred to the Nghe An HIV/AIDS Prevention Center for continued implementation./.
Thanh Chung
