Mizoram launches ‘Love Brigade’

Taxi drivers in Aizawl will now double up as HIV/AIDS counsellors to raise awareness about the disease in Mizoram

Context

• Taxi drivers in Aizawl will now double up as HIV/AIDS counsellors to raise awareness about the disease in Mizoram.

What is about the initiative?

• A fleet of bike and car taxis have been selected to form the ‘Love Brigade’, as part of a campaign.
• It is launched by the Mizoram State AIDS Control Society (MSACS) in collaboration with the Delhi-based AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and Taxi Association.
• It will include the distribution of free condoms and pamphlets with HIV prevention messages.
• The initiative will help in setting standard for stopping any new pandemic.