NHSO is ready to support the service of 94.5 million condoms, taking care of the gold patent holders of reproductive age, 10 pieces/person a week, preventing HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. Reduce the problem of unwanted pregnancy on February 1, starting to provide services at “Gold Card System Service Units” across the country. Use your ID card to obtain it at the service unit. or receive via wallet app Ready to add an option to install an automatic condom dispenser outside the service unit or in the community to increase convenience for people. more accessible By preparing to launch on February 14, this “Valentine’s Day” is piloted in Pattaya City, Chonburi Province before expanding nationwide.
Dr. Chadet Thammathatcha-aree, secretary-general of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) said that Condoms are devices used to prevent unwanted pregnancy. And used for effective prevention of sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, cervical cancer from HPV, gonorrhea, chlamydia and AIDS, etc. In the past, the NHSO has included condom services as benefits in the system. National Health Security or “30 baht gold card” continuously and in 2022 to increase access to condom services thoroughly and adequately. The National Health Security Board (NHSO board) has adjusted its management method by separating the budget for purchasing condoms for family planning services from the per capita budget. Ready to include the purchase of condoms for HIV prevention in risk groups under the HIV/AIDS care budget. through the Pharmaceutical Organization to distribute to service units across the country
In 2023, the NHSO continues to support condom services. Initially, 94,566,600 condoms and lubricants were prepared for the target group. People with 30 baht gold patents who are of reproductive age which will receive 10 condoms per time/person/week, not more than 52 times/person/year, starting from February 1, 2023 onwards. Condoms can be accessed at regular service units and primary care units. A service unit that accepts referrals specialized in medicine in nursing and midwifery in terms of health promotion and disease prevention services, pharmacies and warm community clinics, etc., by registering through the “Paotang” application on smartphones and in the case of those who do not have a smartphone You can use your ID card to register for services directly at the service unit.
In terms of service units with HIV potential The NHSO continues to support the provision of condoms, lubricants, and HIV services according to the same privileges.
“Moreover, to increase convenience for people, the 30-baht gold patent for obtaining condoms, NHSO, has joined forces with service units. both public and private Providing condoms through automatic condom dispensers which will be installed outside the service unit or in the community to help increase access to services For those who are inconvenient to get condom services at the service unit Initially, it will pilot the installation of 3 service points in Pattaya City, Chonburi Province. “Valentine’s Day” before further expanding throughout the country, “the secretary-general of the NHSO said.
Dr. Chadet said that for condom sizes that are available under this Gold Card Fund, there will be 4 sizes: 1. Condom size 49 mm. 2. Condom size 52 mm. 3 Condoms size 54 mm. and 4. Condoms size 56 mm. in order to cover the needs and be able to choose the condom size appropriately and effectively for protection.
“Condoms protect against HIV and STDs. At the same time, it also helps reduce the problem of unsatisfactory pregnancy. especially among teenagers who are not yet ready Sex with a condom is accepted worldwide. and the distribution of condoms under this golden card privilege It will promote the use of condoms as a way of life. For preventing disease and taking care of their own good health, ”said the secretary-general of the NHSO.
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