Does condom distribution encourage sexual Intercourse among in-mates in Zambia?
Zambia Prisons Service bans distribution of condoms to prisoners, it encourages homosexuality
THE Zambia Prisons Service (ZPS) has said it will not condone distribution of condoms in prisons because doing so encourages homosexuality among inmates.
ZPS commissioner Perce Chato said the prisons authority had no intention of embarking on the distribution and supply of condoms to inmates.
Mr Chato said this in an interview in Kitwe shortly after he launched the Mobile Hospital at Kamfinsa State Prisons.
He said permitting distribution and supply of condoms would be encouraging Sodomy, an act which was illegal in the country.
“We have an obligation to protect and promote the Republican Constitution. If we permit distribution of condoms its like we are contradicting the provisions of the Constitution which prohibit homosexuality,” Mr.Chato said.
He said homosexuality under the Zambian law was illegal and that the prisons service had no intention of changing that.
Mr Chato also said the prisons service was determined to prevent acts of homosexuality inprisons because it was a known fact this was one of the major driver of HIV-AIDS.
He further stated that the service five years ago conducted a survey on the status of HIV/AIDS inprisons and it indicated that the prevalence rate stood at 27 percent in all facilities which was very high.
Mr Chato said a significant number of prisoners were today aware of the vice and this had helped to reduce the prevalence rate.
“Most inmates are now aware about the danger of indulging in homosexuality and its consequences. So the HIV-AIDS prevalence rate in most facilities across the country is now at minimal level.”Mr Chato said.
Mr Chato also called on concern non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other relevant stake holders to come on board and conduct a research on homosexuality and HIV-Aids in all facilities across Zambia.
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