Centre for Population Health Initiatives launches condom, lubricant vending machines
To mark International Condom Day 2026, the Centre for Population Health Initiatives (CPHI), a non-profit community-based organization, launched a condom and lubricant vending machine initiative on Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
To mark International Condom Day 2026, the Centre for Population Health Initiatives (CPHI), a non-profit community-based organization, launched a condom and lubricant vending machine initiative on Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
The Executive Director, Mrs. Elizabeth Shoyemi, said the initiative, the first of its kind in Nigeria, expands access to essential sexual and reproductive health commodities through discreet and convenient channels.
Shoyemi said the launch took place at the CPHI facility in Lagos with board members and partners in attendance.
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Stakeholders present included representatives of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS Southwest Zone, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the Police Action Committee on AIDS, the National Human Rights Commission, and civil society organizations.
Their presence signalled strong institutional support for community-focused HIV prevention. During the event, CPHI conducted a live demonstration of the vending machine.
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Attendees observed the simple steps required to access condoms and lubricants.
The demonstration highlighted ease of use, speed, and privacy. Participants saw how individuals access prevention commodities independently and without pressure.
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CPHI plans to deploy the vending machines in strategic locations across Lagos and Rivers States. These locations include hotels, nightlife, and entertainment venues, and other high-traffic social spaces.
This placement strategy ensures timely access to prevention tools in settings where demand remains high.
The initiative reflects CPHI’s commitment to practical solutions that strengthen HIV prevention, promote safer sexual practices, and remove barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive health services.
