PANJIM: The National Red Run 2023 organised by National AIDS Control Organisation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, in collaboration with Goa State AIDS Control Society saw participants competing in the 10km and 2km with enthusiasm and vigour.
Hekali Zhimomi,IAS, additional secretary and director general, National AIDS Control Organisation Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, flagged off the red run at SAG ground, Bambolim, recently, in the presence of Nidhi Kesarwani, IAS, director, National AIDS Control Organisation Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Dr Geeta Kakodkar, director, Health Services; Dr Gokuldas Sawant, project director, Goa State AIDS Control Society and others.
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Approximately, 157 participants from different States and Union Territories and Goan participants in large numbers raised HIV/AIDS awareness in the State. Approximately, 800 general public participated in the 2km run.
Addressing the prize distribution ceremony, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, “This event is the first of its kind, organised by Goa State AIDS Control Society.”
He said, “A healthy body houses a healthy mind and both these are necessary to create a healthy society as well as a progressive nation.”
Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said, “NACO should come out with guidelines making available safety measures through dispensers at hotels, restaurants and in coastal areas.”
He appealed to create healthy atmosphere and live life happily.
Prizes, trophies and certificates were presented to the winners of all three categories by the Chief Minister and Health Minister.
