Editorial Comment: Contraceptive shortages reversing Zim’s health achievements

THE shortage of condoms and contraceptives afflicting Zvimba and other areas in Mashonaland West poses a serious challenge in terms of health and development as it will likely spike the rates of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections in those communities.

Although only Mashonaland West is affected at the moment, early this year other parts of the country also suffered the same fate and although there were indications that the problem would have been resolved by now, it is worrisome that there is still no end in sight.

It is quite unfortunate that Zimbabwe has become synonymous with shortages, from fuel through cash to passport paper and ink and, now, contraceptives.

This story is for NewsDay subscribers.