This archive report was first published on 5 May 2020.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country, the National Aids Control Council (NACC) has intensified its efforts to combat the spread of HIV in Turkana County.
According to Bernard Mwaura, the council's Regional Coordinator, the distribution of condoms has been stepped up to ensure that all lodgings and strategic places are supplied with the necessary protection.
"We have been distributing condoms to lodgings and villages to ensure that people can access condoms even during curfews," Mwaura explained.
Residents of Lodwar, including Hussein Gitonga, have commended the council's initiative, citing concerns that some members of the public may have had about purchasing condoms during the day.
"With the support from NACC, our people are now able to access condoms. This will go a long way in boosting the fight against HIV/AIDS," Gitonga said.
Statistics indicate that the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the county has increased from 3.2 percent to 6 percent over the last four years.
On Monday, Mwaura distributed condoms to lodgings in Lodwar, Kambi Mawe, and Makuti villages.
