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Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Youth join hands for HIV awareness at Visakhapatnam Red Run
Visakhapatnam: As part of the International Youth Day celebrations, a Marathon Red Run was successfully conducted at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Sunday , with a large number of youngsters participating. The event aimed to create awareness among youth about HIV/AIDS prevention and discourage drug use, following the directives of the Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS) and the Visakhapatnam district collector. The programme was organised in coordination with the district sports department, with participation from students of various colleges. 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 programme manager; Badri, district supervisor; and Krishna. Staff from AIDS control agencies and various voluntary organisations also participated in the event. The 5K Red Run was a grand success, promoting awareness of HIV/AIDS and substance abuse while encouraging healthy lifestyles among the youth. The award ceremony was held in a grand manner. Officials congratulated the winners of the Red Run and presented them with cash prizes of Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Red-Run held in Vizag to bring awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention
VISAKHAPATNAM: As part of the International Youth Day celebrations, a Marathon Red Run program was successfully conducted at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam on Sunday (Aug 10) as a large number of youngsters participated in the Red-Run . 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. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
The Hindu
02-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Sex workers urge government to provide alternative livelihood, extend financial support
Members of the State Federation of Women Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking have appealed to the government to provide compensation, healthcare, and education support for their children. The federation urged the government to implement community-based rehabilitation programs and extend welfare schemes to support their reintegration into society. According to Apoorva, President of the NGO Vimukthi, which fights for the rights of trafficked survivors in the State, there are about 1.33 lakh sex workers and survivors of trafficking in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at a programme held on International Sex Workers' Rights Day on Monday, Vimukthi executive committee member, Shanti, expressed concern over the poor implementation of government orders intended to protect the rights of sex workers and their families. Ms. Apoorva asked the government to facilitate the formation of self-help groups (SHGs) among the survivors and provide access to loans for them through the APSACS, DRDA, and MEPMA and create opportunities for alternative livelihoods. The programme was attended by HELP, secretary Ram Mohan Nimmaraju, programme manager Bhaskar, Vimukthi project manager Pavan Kumar and others.
