Trial Installation of “Valentine’s Day” Automatic Condom Dispensers in Pattaya

It is another attempt by the government to prevent the problems of unintended pregnancy of young mothers. Recently, there are details in this story by Dr. Chadet Thammathatchaaree, Secretary General of the National Health Security OfficeNHSO) noted a condomIt is a device used to prevent unwanted pregnancy. and is used for the effective prevention of sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis, cervical cancer caused by HPV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and AIDS, etc.

In the past, the NHSO has included condom services as benefits in the National Health Security System 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.94,566,600 condoms were prepared. and lubricants for target groups of people with rightsgold card 30 baht in reproductive age who will receive 10 condoms / person / week, no more than 52 times / person / year, starting from February 1, 2023

Condoms can be accessed in 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 You can use your ID card to register for services directly at the service unit.

Regarding service units with potential HIV The NHSO continues to support the provision of condoms, lubricants, and HIV services in accordance with the same privileges.

“Furthermore, in order to increase convenience for people, the 30-baht gold patent for obtaining 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 be trialled to install 3 service points in the area.pattaya city Chonburi province, set D-Day to begin service on February 14, which corresponds to “Valentine’s Day“Before expanding further across the country,” said the general secretary of the NHSO.

For condom sizes available under this Gold Card Fund, there are 4 sizes: 1. Condom size 49 mm 2. Condom size 52 mm 3. Condom size 54 mm and 4.56 mm condom, in order to cover the needs and be able to choose appropriate condom size and effective protection

Condoms help prevent HIV and sexually transmitted infections. At the same time, it also helps to reduce the problem ofthe stomach is not ready 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. To prevent disease and take care of their own good health.