Assam: A marathon was held to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention

The National Service Scheme (NSS) cell, Red Ribbon Club of Assam University Silchar, in collaboration with the Assam State AIDS Control Society (ASACS), organised a 5 km marathon called Red Run to raise awareness and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Prof Gangabhushan M Molankal, Coordinator NSS Cell/Red Ribbon Club of Assam University, informed the media in a release that Prof Rajive Mohan Pant, vice chancellor of the university, flagged off the run, in which 140 volunteers from more than 25 colleges affiliated with the university participated.