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Ghana plans nationwide condom vending machine rollout to fight HIV

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July 28, 2026

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Ghana plans to begin installing condom vending machines nationwide during the final quarter of 2026 as part of its HIV prevention strategy, according to a MyJoyOnline report.

The machines are expected to be placed at lorry stations, mosques, stadiums, shopping malls and other public locations, allowing people to obtain condoms privately, according to the Ghana AIDS Commission.

The commission also wants to install machines in washrooms at government offices, financial institutions and other workplaces. Dr. Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, the commission's director-general, told the news outlet that electronic and manually operated models could be deployed based on local conditions and community needs.

Ghana previously operated machines that dispensed three condoms for 50 pesewas (about 4.3 cents), but the program ended after widespread vandalism and theft. Officials said the new equipment would incorporate protections against tampering. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to expand access to condoms and lubricants, reduce new HIV infections and address stigma surrounding prevention and treatment.