Red-Run held in Vizag to bring awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention
The event aimed to create awareness among youth about HIV/AIDS prevention and prevent drug use, following instructions from the Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS) and the Visakhapatnam District Collector.
The program was organized in cooperation with the District Sports Department, and various college students participated in the run. Dr Jagadiswara Rao , District Medical and Health Officer, flagged off the Marathon Red Run, formally inaugurating the event.
Other dignitaries present included Dr. Ramesh, District Leprosy, AIDS and TB Officer, Venkateswara Rao, District Sports Officer, Umamaheswara Rao, Cluster Program Manager, Badri, District Supervisor and Krishna. Staff from AIDS control and various voluntary organizations also participated in the event.
The Marathon 5k Red Run was a grand success, promoting awareness on HIV/AIDS and substance abuse while encouraging healthy lifestyles among the youth. The award ceremony was held in a grand manner. The officials congratulated the winners of the red-run and handed over the cash prize of Rs10,000 and Rs5,000 to them.
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