TFHO staff at the launch of the Ebony Condoms.
A NEW condom brand, Ebony Condoms, has been launched onto the Ghanaian market.
Produced by USAID-supported social marketing organisation, Total Family Health Organisation (TFHO), the condoms are to help fight sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies in the country.
Ebony condoms come in four flavours and colour variants including vanilla (natural latex), strawberry (red), peppermint (green) and chocolate (dark brown).
Executive Director of TFHO, Joseph Addo-Yobo, stated that the condoms are latex male condoms gently lubricated and flavoured to provide pleasurable sensation coupled with great protection.
“They are 100 per cent electronically-tested and manufactured to meet the highest international quality standards (ISO 40742015),” he said adding that “Ebony condoms is a mid-tier market target at millennials and the younger population.”
Mr. Addo-Yobo said the condom brand is the first with three sachets of condoms and its equivalent sachets of lubricants, “so each condom can be used with a lubricant,” he noted.
Health Systems Strengthening Lead, USAID/Ghana Elizabeth Williams, said low use of modern contraceptive methods lead to unplanned pregnancies, unsafe abortions and higher overall maternal mortality.
She reiterated USAID’s pledge to work with the government of Ghana and the private sector to ensure that contraceptive options are available adding that the agency has supported the procurement of $8.2 million worth of contraceptives for the country.
“We are supporting the last mile distribution of family planning commodities to ensure they are available for all Ghanaians who need them, irrespective of where they live and how much they can afford to pay,” she said. “This will improve access to family planning options for Ghanaians and help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infection.”
Tagged ‘Ghana’s Most Pleasurable Condom’, Ebony condoms are accessible via a large network of pharmacies, over-the-counter medicine sellers, supermarkets, corner shops, pubs, several e-commerce portals and strategically located condom-vending machines across the country.
By Jamila Akweley Okertchiri