Zimbabwe health minister at AIDS awareness campaign complained that Chinese condoms are too small for Zimbabwe men.
A lot of complaints have come against Chinese condoms. These complaints were articulated by the Zimbabwe Health Minister, who claimed that the Chinese condoms were too small for the African men. IBN News has reported that the Zimbabwe health Minister made these comments at a function on AIDS awareness.
Spread of AIDS
The Chinese are well known to market goods that or not only cheap but suit the people. It is surprising that the Chinese did not do much homework when they went about marketing condoms in Africa. There is a dire need for condoms, as these are the only effective methods to check the spread of AIDS. Condoms are supposed to have a success rate of 85% and hence are in great demand.
WHO has estimated that approximately 13.5% of the Zimbabwe population is infected with the virus. The problem is thus of alarming proportion. It is also learned that nearly 40000 fresh cases emerge every year. One of the reasons for the spread of this disease is the tribal culture that approves multiple partners and unrestricted sex. Tribal culture dates back to many centuries, and there is very little chance that it can be changed.
Controlling AIDS
Under the direction of the WHO and UNAIDS, a concerted drive has been launched to try and control AIDS. Supplying condoms is part of this drive and men are being encouraged to use this contraceptive. China has been quick to supply condoms, but complaints have emerged against Chinese-made condoms. Similar complaints have been voiced by the South African Health Minister.
He has also said that Chinese made condoms are too small for African men
The Chinese have made a note of the complaint, and it is understood that remedial measures are being taken. Probably the next lot of Chinese condoms will be of a bigger size.
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