The National Health Security Office will provide free condoms and birth control pills for youngsters aged 15 and above. (Bangkok Post file photo)
The National Health Security Office (NHSO) says it will provide free condoms and birth control pills for youngsters aged 15 and above.
Dr Jakkrit Ngowsiri, the deputy NHSO secretary-general, said the offer aims to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies, especially among teenagers. It also aims to promote safe sex, he said yesterday.
The agency will start distributing free contraceptive pills on Feb 1 while condoms are expected to be available in April, Dr Jakkrit said.
Thais aged 15 and over will be able to obtain them from nursing and midwifery clinics, pharmacies, privately run hospitals, medical clinics and primary care units…
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