On August 20, Minsk /BelTA correspondent/. Free condoms will be distributed to HIV-infected individuals in five Belarusian cities, Tatiana Zharnosek, Public Relations Specialist of the Belarusian Public Association "Positive Movement," told a BelTA correspondent. This service provided by "Positive Movement" will be available to HIV-positive people in Gomel, Vitebsk, Pinsk, Svetlogorsk, and Minsk starting from August 27, 2012. "Correct condom use effectively protects a partner from HIV infection and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)," said Tatiana Zharnosek. "Condom use is also necessary for couples where both partners live with HIV, as it prevents infection with other HIV variants." To obtain protective means, one should contact any social support center. People living with HIV can regularly receive condoms here without disclosing personal data. The service is implemented by the Belarusian Public Association "Positive Movement" with the support of a grant from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GF) "Ensuring universal access for key affected populations in Belarus to HIV prevention, treatment, and care." -0-

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