Zimbabwe's continuous public health crisis has deepened as condom prices rise to unprecedented levels, after stopping at the United States foreign aid funds.
A recent survey conducted by Ihaare revealed that the most affordable option, Protector Plus, now costs almost $ 1.50 per package, while Fantasy and Carex brands have a price of $ 3.20 and $ 3.30, respectively.
In 2023, two Plus protector packages were available for only $ 1, but prices have now increased by 150%, which makes them increasingly disabled.
The sharp increase in prices remains at the suspension of USAID funds, a consequence of an executive order on foreign aid issued by the former president of the United States, Donald Trump.
According to the report, “USAID supports the acquisition and distribution of 98% of all condoms in Zimbabwe, both for sale and for free. The arrest of the financing has severely affected the marks of condoms available locally, such as PSH's Protector Plus, which are sold in costs for cost recovery. ”
Despite the calls of health population solutions (PSH) to eliminate VAT tariffs and import in condoms, the government has not yet responded.
The growing cost of condoms raises a significant threat to efforts to stop the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in Zimbabwe, which is among the countries with the highest HIV prevalence rates worldwide.
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