{
  "id": 13047287,
  "title": "Misconceptions about HIV still fuel discrimination, says APSACS chief at Red Run in Vijayawada",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/misconceptions-about-hiv-still-fuel-discrimination-says-apsacs-chief",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:13:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/misconceptions-about-hiv-still-fuel-discrimination-says-apsacs-chief-at-red-run-in-vijayawada/article71560043.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Misconceptions about HIV transmission continue to fuel discrimination, according to the Andhra Pradesh State AIDS Control Society (APSACS) Project Director B. Smaran Raj. During the inauguration of the ‘Red Run Marathon-2026’ in Vijayawada, Mr. Smaran Raj emphasized the need for increased awareness about HIV prevention, especially among the youth, to curb new infections. He urged young people to engage in awareness programs, as they would help disseminate accurate information and foster responsible behavior. The marathon took place across all districts of Andhra Pradesh, with the top three male and female winners from each district advancing to the state-level competition. The state winners would then advance to national-level marathon events. The 5K run attracted a large number of participants, with the first prize for the men’s category going to M. Naresh of GVD Degree College, Salur, Parvathipuram Manyam district, and the first prize for the women’s category awarded to E. Swathi of Chirala, Bapatla district.",
  "summary": "Salur student M. Naresh and Chirala’s E. Swathi win the State-level 5K run organised by the AIDS Control Society",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}