Beijing Launches Hotel Condom Campaign to Curb Spread of HIV

Now Live: Breaking Research From AIDS 2008: Podcasts, Interviews, Videos & More >>

HIV/AIDS Basics & Prevention

Just Diagnosed

HIV Treatment

Living With HIV

AIDS Policy & Activism

HIV Around the World

Conference Coverage

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation • Prevention/Epidemiology

Beijing Launches Hotel Condom Campaign to Curb Spread of HIV

May 20, 2008

In an effort to curb the spread of HIV in Beijing, the city's Municipal Health Bureau and Municipal Tourist Bureau have ordered three-star and higher-rated hotels in the city to supply their guest rooms with condoms by the end of May, Xinhua/China View reports. According to Xinhua/China News, Beijing recorded 5,219 HIV/AIDS cases as of April 30 -- up from 4,663 cases as of October. The spread of the virus has been largely associated with sexual transmission, BMHB officials said, adding that the situation requires immediate condom promotion efforts.

In addition to hotels, condoms will be available at karaoke and night clubs, spa resorts and other entertainment venues by the end of the year to ensure safer-sex practices. Twenty-six other departments also are involved in the campaign (Xinhua/China View, 5/19).

Back to other news for May 2008

Search the Newsroom archive

Reprinted with permission from kaisernetwork.org. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, search the archives, or sign up for email delivery at www.kaisernetwork.org/dailyreports/hiv. The Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report is published for kaisernetwork.org, a free service of the Kaiser Family Foundation, by The Advisory Board Company. © 2007 by The Advisory Board Company and Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.

This article was provided by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. It is a part of the publication Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report.

The Body is a service of Body Health Resources Corporation, 250 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10107. The Body and its logos are trademarks of Body Health Resources Corporation, which owns the copyright of The Body's homepage, topic pages, page designs and HTML code. General Disclaimer: The Body is designed for educational purposes only and is not engaged in rendering medical advice or professional services. The information provided through The Body should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, consult your health care provider.