Paris – France has made an important decision to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Young people between 18 and 25 will now get free condoms. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the goal is the health care of young people. Free condoms are available at pharmacies. He added that the move is to bring a small revolution to the method of contraception.
In 2020 and 2021, sexually transmitted diseases increased by 30% in France. The goal is to reduce sexually transmitted diseases and make contraception more accessible. Since 2018, the government has started to reimburse individuals for the amount spent on condoms bought with a prescription.
Contraceptives have been made free for women up to the age of 26 since the beginning of this year. Testing for diseases other than HIV can also be done without a prescription. People under the age of 26 can be tested this way.
English summary: France makes condoms free for 18 to 25 year olds
