At the Brazilian carnival will be handed out 55 million condoms

BRASILIA, Feb. 7. Ministry of Health of Brazil launched a massive campaign to combat the spread of HIV infection during the carnival in Rio de Janeiro. During the action Brazilian officials plan to distribute free of charge to visitors Carnival 55 million condoms, said Lenta.Ru citing the Associated Press. According to local television stations regularly broadcast commercials, in which citizens will remind you to use of male contraception. Brazilian Health Minister Jose Temporao explained that the event is aimed mainly at young people, in particular - girls and gay men. According to him, they should first be aware of the need to use condoms and the risks associated with the rejection of contraception. Imposed by the state campaign slogan - "A condom. In love, passion, or just sex. Use it always. " Brazilian authorities regularly conduct campaigns at the national level aimed at combating the spread of certain infections, which betrayed sexually. Thus, over the past year under the government program was extended about 500 million free condoms. Recall repair the main arena carnival - sambadroma "Marques de Sapucaí", which seats 70 thousand spectators, began in November and plan to finish just before the holiday. Each year the construction of architect Oscar Nemeera visited by thousands of tourists. Popular this year - masks of animals. Especially zebras, gorillas, lions, giraffes and turtles. Such an excitement around the exotic creatures producers explain the interest in the World Cup, which will be held in early summer in Africa. Extraordinary demand this season and the mask of the deceased in the past year, the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Total participation in the parade will take about 5 thousand dancers who will perform, accompanied by 300 drums. The celebration will begin on 12 February, when the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, traditionally hand over the keys to the city Queen fools.