NHSO is ready to support the service of 94.5 million condoms, taking care of gold patent holders of reproductive age, 10 pieces / person per week, preventing HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. Reducing the problem of unwanted pregnancy Distributed on February 1. This service is available at “Gold Card System Service Units” throughout the country or received through the Wallet app. Ready to add an option to install automatic condom machines in the community Preparing to launch Valentine’s Day on February 14, piloted in Pattaya City, Chonburi Province, before expanding nationwide.
Dr. Chadet Thammathatchaaree, MD The secretary general of the National Health Security Office (NHSO) said that condoms are devices used to prevent unwanted pregnancy. And is used for the 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 modified its management method by separating the budget for the purchase of condoms for family planning services from the per capita budget. Willing to include the purchase of condoms for HIV prevention in risk groups under the HIV/AIDS care budget. through the Pharmaceutical Institute 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 a 30 baht gold patent who are of reproductive age will receive 10 condoms per time / person / week, no more than 52 times / person / year, starting from February 1, 2023. Condoms can be accessed at regular service units and primary care units. a service unit that accepts referrals specializing in medicine in nursing and midwifery in terms of health promotion and disease prevention services, warm community pharmacies and clinics, etc., by registering through the “Paotang” application on smartphones and in case those who do not have a smartphone Citizen ID cards can be used to register for services directly at the service unit. The NHSO continues to support the provision of condoms, lubricants, and HIV services in accordance with the same privileges.
“In order to increase convenience for the public, the 30-baht gold patent for receiving condoms, NHSO, has joined service units. public and private Provision of condoms through automatic condom dispensers which will be placed outside the service unit or in the community to help increase access to services For those who are inconvenient to get condom services in the service unit Initially, it will pilot the installation of 3 service points in Pattaya City, Chonburi Province. “Valentine’s Day” before further expansion across the country,” said the general secretary of the NHSO.
Dr Chadet said that for condom sizes available under this Gold Card Fund, there will be 4 sizes: 1. Condom size 49 mm 2. Condom size 52 mm 3 Condom size 54 mm and 4. Condom size 56 mm • in order cover the needs and be able to choose the size of the condom appropriately and effectively to protect it.
“Condoms protect against HIV and STDs. At the same time, it also helps to reduce the problem of unsatisfactory pregnancy. Especially among teenagers who are not ready yet. Sex with a condom is accepted worldwide. and the distribution of condoms under this gold 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 general secretary of the NHSO.
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