5K Run held in Mysuru to sensitise youth on HIV
A 5K run was organized in Mysuru to raise awareness about HIV prevention among youth, involving students from various local colleges. The event is part of a broader initiative by the District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit to reach the 2030 target for eliminating HIV through education and screening.
Why it matters
Public health awareness campaigns targeting youth are critical for long-term disease prevention and reducing social stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS.
A number of young Mysoreans hit the streets on Monday morning carrying the message of AIDS prevention and control focusing youth.
Following an advisory from National Aids Control Organisation (NACO), which identifies persons between 18 years and 35 years of age as a key focus for HIV preventive efforts, District AIDS Prevention and Control Unit in association with Maharani’s Arts College for Women and NSS Units, organised a run under the banner of HIV Awareness Drive-2026 on Monday.
Rajendra, Assistant Police Commissioner, Devaraj Sub division, Mysuru flagged off the run around 7 a.m. on the premises of Maharani’s Arts College for Women located in JLB Road. Around 65 boys and girls from Maharani’s College, Maharaja’s College, Teresian College, Yuvaraja’s College, JSS College and institutions in T. Narasipura taluk took part in this youth mobilisation programme.
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