Kenya: Bishops Say No to Condom Use, Insist on Abstinence

2 October 2018

Catholic bishops reiterated their opposition to the use of condoms to fight HIV/Aids, calling for abstinence among unmarried couples.

The bishops, who were discussing "universal health coverage mobilisation and financing framework" at a health meeting in Mombasa, said they were alarmed by the surge of the HIV virus among Kenyans as they called for vigorous campaign on voluntary testing and counselling.

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