There is a shortage of condoms normally distributed for free by Solomon Islands Planned Parenthood Association (SIPPA).
In a public statement issued online Jack Martin from SIPPA said, there has been a stock out of condoms across Solomon Islands since February this year.
Because of that they have seen an increase Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). This means the country may expect HIV numbers to increase given this scenario.
“Please parent and guidance take time to talk to your children about sex including safe sex and how they can make better informed choices around the decisions they make.
“If you are finding it hard to discuss with your adolescent children please send then to our SIPPA clinics in Honiara, Auki, Gizo and Lata where there are youth centres/space where trained staff and volunteers are available to share and counsel young people with accurate and youth tailored information on sexual reproductive health.”
SIPPA is also reaching out to schools now through letters to allow them the space and time to inform their students with important information on teenage pregnancy, STIs, HIV and AIDS and behaviour change approaches so the young people can make better and informed decisions with their sexual health.
“With our limited resources we are trying to see how we can purchase some condoms through private pharmacies or abroad as a temporary measure,” Mr Martin said.
Condoms are available in pharmacies which comes at a cost.
