Shortage of Condom, Viagra hits Kumasi

Shrinking supply of condoms and ‘Viagra’ have upset residents in Kumasi Metropolis and alarmed them to worry by the possibility of an increase in sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies as sexual activities were at an all-time high during the yuletide.

There was a severe shortage of condoms and Sexual performance medications that  treats erectile dysfunction or impotence such Cialis, Levitra and Viagra in the Kumasi Metropolis as a result of the high demand for the products, which according to experts, protects users from sexually transmitted diseases.

Pharmacies in the metropolis began running out of condoms, according to information gathered by OTECNEWS on the crisis with shortages spreading.

There was also an influx of prostitutes, with ‘call girls’ admitting that they had good market. Most of the prostitutes had since returned to their various ‘bases’ after the Christmas.

Most of the drug stores and other pharmacy outlets where condoms were sold started to run out of stock during the festive season, condoms were hard to come by in these shops, according to OTECNEWS investigations.

Shop attendants at in Bantama Ashtown, Asafo, Adum,  Buokrom, Tafo, Suame, Danyame, Kwadaso, Santaasi and Krofrom who spoke to OTECNEWS indicated that though they anticipated a high demand for the product as a result of the influx of revellers in the regional capital because of the Christmas, they were overwhelmed by the patronage.

“Some came to ask for the product together with their partners, while others too came alone,” one shop owner who pleaded anonymity told OTECNEWS.

They noted that because they had anticipated a high demand for the product during the period, they increased the stock of condoms but the stockpile could not take care of the craving for it, with demand far outstripping supply.

The shop owners pointed out that people who approached them for condoms but could not get any, went away very disappointed, with the admonition that the owners should go for more supplies.

Source:Ghana/otecfmghana.com