16.7 million were distributed to those under 26
Since 1er January 2023, 16.7 million condoms were distributed free of charge in pharmacies for those under 26, welcomed this Sunday Emmanuel Macron.
“In this Sidaction weekend, an important reminder to all those under 26: For you, condoms are free,” wrote the head of state on X, adding: “16.7 million have already been distributed in pharmacies. Enjoy it. Continue to protect yourself! »
Soon also for female condoms
At the end of 2022, the President of the Republic announced the entry into force, from 1er January 2023, from this measure which allows 100% coverage by Health Insurancewithout a medical prescription, male condoms.
The 2024 social security financing law now also provides for free certain female condoms for those under 26.
Sidaction ends this Sunday
The 30th edition of Sidaction, a charity event supported by television and radio, is being held from Friday to Sunday. In 2023, this event brought together just over 3.9 million euros in pledges, an amount close to that collected the previous year.
In France, some 200,000 people live with HIV and 5,000 new HIV infections were discovered in 2022. Although triple therapy treatments make the virus undetectable and prevent its transmission, we still do not know how to eliminate it from the virus. ‘body.
