Lorry themed condoms tackle India HIV Transmission & M1 Healthy Hub Roadshow

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Tom | Comments Off

In India, it is estimated two million lorry drivers regularly use sex workers – but barely 10% of truckers are using condoms. – Story via BBC News

Health officials say there is a strong correlation between HIV infections and the routes used by truckers.

To help raise awareness, lorry-themed condoms are being sold. The colourful packaging of the Dipper brand has been designed to replicate the bright designs of India’s trucks, and 45,000 packets were sold out in just a few days.

This project is not unsimilar to the Healthy Hub Roadshow, an initiative set up by LASS CEO Jenny Hand and Holistic Practitioner Jacqui Tillyard together with six HIV and Sexual Health Organisations located along the M1 corridor between Luton and Nottingham.

Healthy Hub Roadshow Staff and Volunteers (© Robson:2016)

The main aim was to raise awareness for Safer Sex, HIV testing, AIDS prevention and condom distribution. The Roadshow also offered a range of other related health tests and information including diabetes blood sugar level test, BMI, cholesterol and Blood pressure tests to encourage healthier lifestyles.

The roadshow is now closed, however you can find valuable information online at http://healthyhubroadshow.co.uk

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