Sex workers have taken extreme measures to protect themselves from pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases following the lack or scarcity of condoms.
The protection, which appears ineffective, comes after bars, restaurants, hospitals, health facilities, and other public facilities failed to restock condoms, making it hard for the sex worker to access the tools of the trade.
This is despite assurances by the Health Cabinet Secretary, Susan Nakhumicha, that there is no condom shortage in the country, and that the government was in control.
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