| Education: World Health Organization and N-9 | |
The World Health Organization recommends that the use of condoms lubricated with Nonoxynol-9 spermicide be discontinued.
The reason: in studies reviewed by WHO and other health organizations, individuals using N-9 lubricated condoms were at increased risk of HIV infection. Why? Nobody knows for sure, but researchers believe that N-9 changes the cell walls of tissue on contact --making it easier for individuals to become infected. |
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Pamco's Commitment to Quality includes: | |
At Pamco, quality is reflected in our products, services and programs:
- Quality products - All products are tried and trusted in the industry. Only products licensed by Health Canada are distributed.
- Quality service - Pamco is able to address clients needs by offering personalized and timely service. Pamco provides customized solutions such as warehousing to address organizational space constraints, sourcing to address unique product requirements and communication with manufacturers for continued product excellence.
- Quality programs that support education, awareness and promotion of safe sex.
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Greetings!
Welcome to Pamco's premier edition of Health Matters, an e-newsletter designed to share information about sexual health and the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. While you have been selected as a recipient representing your organization, feel free to forward a copy of this e-newsletter to contacts or colleagues. Pamco provides a full line of health products to organizations across Canada. Learn more at: Pamco Distributing Inc. |
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Awareness: The Costs of STIs |
Despite continuing efforts to prevent STIs, and after dropping rates of infection throughout the '90s, the rates of infection are now increasing. Statistically the Public Health Agency of Canada reports changes in rates of STIs including chlamydia, gonorrhea and infectious syphilis.
And what about statistics related to HIV/AIDS? In 2002, it was estimated that 56,000 Canadians were living with HIV/AIDS (12% increase over 1999). According to Leading Together: Canada takes Action on HIV/AIDS (2005-2010) between 1993 and 2003, HIV/AIDS related programs and services experienced a 43% increase in demand due to new infections and people living longer with the disease. It is estimated that the cost of every new infection of HIV/AIDS is $750,000 in direct and indirect costs.
As these statistics suggest, the work of health professionals to prevent and manage STIs is not only cost effective, it is critical to all Canadians to save, prolong and enhance lives. |
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About Us |
Pamco started as a small business with a mission to help fight STIs by providing superior quality health products to organizations across Canada. Over 10 years later, Pamco has worked intently to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and frontline professionals in the provision of healthcare.
By listening to health professionals, Pamco has been able to partner with organizations, gather information and share resources to facilitate strategic health promotion programs. Pamco has grown to provide a portfolio of products that have been carefully selected to promote education, awareness and options to consumers in the prevention of HIV/AIDs, other STIs and unintended pregnancies.
We hope that you and your colleagues enjoy our e-newsletter. We look forward to serving you in the future and welcome your feedback about our products and service.
Pamco Distributing Inc.
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