Condoms to be distributed to police, army and students, Tanzania.

Abstract

The government-run Daily News says the Tanzanian government will distribute condoms to students, soldiers, and policemen as part of its 5-year program to control AIDS. The program also includes improved screening of donated blood and promotion of the use of sterile instruments in hospitals. The newspaper quotes Dr. Justin Nguma of the national AIDS control committee as saying the condoms are being donated by the World Health Organization. Students, soldiers, and police officers were chosen to receive the condoms because they are seen as sexually active sectors of the population, and because they are generally young. However, he said these groups did not represent sources of AIDS infection. He says Tanzania has recorded over 3,000 AIDS cases. The country's AIDS program also includes a publicity campaign about AIDS and counseling for those with the disease.