The free supply of condoms by pharmacies will be extended to minors, French President Emmanuel Macron clarified on Friday, admitting that he had been criticised for limiting the measure to young people aged 18-25.
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After announcing that free condoms will be given to young people from January 1 to fight sexually transmitted diseases, Macron admitted that it was pointed out to him that many minors are having sex and should also be protected.
"We will work to extend this measure to minors. I think it is a very good prevention policy that will allow all young people to be protected," he added, echoing the slogan "Come out covered".
In the video, Macron also said that free medical tests will also be extended to cover not only HIV but also other viruses "because this is also a prevention policy."
In recent years in France the number of new HIV diagnoses has not decreased. In 2021 it hovered around 5,000. According to health services, 15% of people found HIV-positive last year were under the age of 25.
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