Health experts and non-governmental organizations have joined forces to encourage Nigerian youths to practice safe sex by emphasizing the importance of correct condom usage in preventing diseases, particularly cervical cancer.
The initiative was launched during a sensitization event held in Abuja to commemorate International Condom Day, organized by Pathfinder and Education as a Vaccine (EVA).
Umeh Chinyere, Deputy Director of Health Education at the FCT Primary Health Care Board, underscored the pivotal role of condoms in reducing the risk of diseases.
“We advocate for condom use because adherence to it would significantly reduce diseases, especially cervical cancer,” Mrs. Umeh emphasized.
She stressed the need for collaborative efforts between government and non-governmental organizations to disseminate awareness effectively.
“We are collaborating with various partners because the government cannot address this alone,” she elaborated.
These organizations play a crucial role in reaching out to schools and communities to educate young people about sexual health.
Bayo Ewuola, Media and Communication Officer at Pathfinder International, highlighted the life-saving benefits of condoms.
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“International Condom Day is crucial as it allows us to raise awareness about the importance of both male and female condoms in preventing diseases and unwanted pregnancies,” Bayo stated.
He emphasized the necessity of addressing the reality of young people’s sexual activity and the importance of educating them about the significance and proper usage of condoms.
