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Condom Shortage in Uganda

In Uganda, low government investment in reproductive health commodities has resulted in an acute condom shortage. The previous minimum stock level of six months has been lowered to four months, because of the bulkiness of condoms. The problem is that after manufacturing, condoms are not shipped immediately. 220 million condoms are needed annually, but only 80-120 millions are imported.

Source: Joel Ogwang, The New Vision (Uganda) 13 June 2010