Gauteng announces shortage of contraceptive implant

JOHANNESBURG - It's becoming increasingly difficult to rely on the Gauteng Health Department for help in preventing pregnancies.

First, it was a shortage of condoms, now it contraceptive implants.

Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has confirmed the province is experiencing a shortage of Implanon.

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There are currently only 2,000 available in Gauteng, a fraction of the 31,000 needed.

The contraceptive implant works for up to three years.

The department blames the supplier for failing to meet the demand.