Free condoms during Carnival in Brazil
The Ministry of Health, public health unit is providing 10 million free condoms revelers. The goal is to prevent the spread of AIDS. Radio and television, the message: v There is nothing like a condom. Use one and see for yourself. Mr. Costa (Health Minister) stated goal of the campaign should be emphasized that condoms can prevent AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases such as Brazil prepares of 20 to 24 February Carnival, a week of festivities include parades with scantily clad women and sexually charged parties.But Mr Costa warned that the Roman Catholic Church is opposed to the campaign. The Vatican has opposed condom use, and recently put into question their effectiveness against sexually transmitted diseases. The Ministry of Health has withdrawn its initial slogan -
You can trust him to use condoms - to avoid a confrontation with the Church. The campaign will use billboards, including one showing a fish swimming in a condom. In a television add, a man who pours the beer into a condom to convince a friend that can hold anything.The campaign was launched because a study last year showed 15 percent of sexually active Brazilians do not believe that condoms can prevent disease, said Mr. Costa. Rio de Janeiro, which hosts the most famous Brazilian carnival will receive 1 million condoms. Sao Paulo, South America and the largest city will receive $ 2 million.