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Teen condom use backed by church

    JOHANNESBURG
    In an effort to control the spread of HIV/AIDS, the Church of Uganda has offered its support for condom use among the country's youth. Reverend Sam Ruteikira, director of the Church Human Services AIDS Programme, was quoted by a local newspaper, The Monitor, as saying: "Condoms have been in use for a long time, even before HIV/AIDS came - we should sensitise people about condoms for self-protection." He stressed that condom use should be taught from the age of 15 to help control the spread of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. Many religious leaders, especially in the Catholic Church, are opposed to the use of condoms and recommend abstinence instead.

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