MBABANE:Veli Gamedze, the Family Life Association of Eswatini(FLAS) Communications Officer has confirmed that, over twenty-four thousand(24000) condoms were distributed at Hlane Royal Residence during the Buganu Ceremony.
Thousands of women gathered at Hlane last weekend for the Ceremony, even men were allowed to attend so that they can have sex with married women, the event promotes and encourages women to come together and drink traditional alcohol while socializing with men.
The FLAS Communications Officer was quoted by the State owned Eswatini Observer on Tuesday confirming that, the said number of condoms were distributed in an attempt to promote safe sex during the Ceremony.
On another note, eSwatini is facing a health crisis amid shortage if drugs in public hospitals and, the country might face challenges in implementing HIV/AIDS prevention programs subsequent to newly inaugurated United States(US) President Donald Trump’s decision halting donor funding.
This means emaSwati living with HIV might soon struggle to access Antiretroviral(ARVs) drugs as the supply of ARVs was supported by donors.
King Mswati organised the Buganu Ceremony and subsequently introduced “Lutsango Holiday” saying “he was honoring women”.
BREAKING NEWS:Family Life Association of Eswatini(FLAS) says over 24000 condoms were distributed at Hlane Royal Residence Buganu Ceremony where married women engage in sexual activities with men(pic:Gov).